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LANCASTER CASTLE, Lancaster, England. 

Drawn by T. Hearne. Engraved by Wm. Watts. 

London. 

Published as the Act directs, 1 Aug.. 1778, by T. Hearne and W. Byrne. 



/ 



THE 

LANCASTER FAMILY. 



A History of 

THOMAS AND PHEBE LANCASTER, 



-OF- 



BUCKS COUNTY. PENNSYLVANIA, 



-AND THEIR 



DESCENDANTS, 



FROM- 



nn to 1902. 



Also a Sketch on the Origin of the Name and Family 

in England. 



ILLUSTRATED. 





COMPILED BY 


HARRY 


FRED LANCASTER, 


gOLTJMBIA CITY, INDIANA. 




1902. 




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^^ Like leaves on trees, the race of man is^ found, 

Noiv green in youth, noiu ivith'ring on the ground; 

Another race the folloioing sjjring supplies, 

1 hey fall successive, and successive rise; 

So generations in their course decay. 

So flourish these, ivhen those have jMssed aioay.^'' 

— Pope. 



CONTEISTTS. 



Contents Page 5 

Illustrations " 7 

Preface " 9 

Part I. Lancaster; Friends at Richland; 

Thomas and Phebe Lancaster " 13 

Part IL Thomas Lancaster " 23 

Part III. Benjamin Lancaster " 34 

Part IV. John Lancaster " 80 

Part V. Phebe Lancaster-Roberts " 105 

Part VI. Job Lancaster " 123 

Part VII. Joseph Lancaster " 133 

Part VIII. Jacob Lancaster " 135 

Part IX. Isaac Lancaster , ' 142 

Part X. Aaron Lancaster " 143 

Part XI. Moses Lancaster " 201 

Part XII. Ehzabeth Lancaster-McCarty " 206 

Appendix " 269 

Notes " 272 

Index " 292 



ILLUSTRATIONS. 



Lancaster Castle Frontispiece. 

Richland Friends" Meeting House Opposite page 12. 



Friends' Old Meeting House, Quakertown, Pa 

Map of Richland Township, Bucks Co., Pa 

Farm owned by Thomas Lancaster 

Pewter Plates 

Old Residences at Quakertown, Pa 

Mrs. Rachel Benson, Dr. Levi L. Benson, Mrs. Elizabeth Lee, 

Mrs. Rachel Doudna, Mrs. Emily Raub, Merrick Benson, and 

Francis M. Benson 

Little Falls Friends" Meeting House and Graveyard; The 

Lancaster Homestead 

John Lancaster. Mrs. Mary A. Lancaster, Jesse Lancaster, 

William P. Lancaster, Mrs. Georgia A. Lancaster, Mrs. 

Mary E. Best, Mrs. Ester Webster 

Residence of Mr. and Mrs. D . R. Best 

Mrs. Hannah Spencer 

John E. Spencer, Maurice L. Spencer, and Charles S. Spencer.. 
Aaron Lancaster, Mrs. Hannah Lancaster, 

Louis M. Lancaster, and Grace Lancaster 

Rev. Samuel Lancaster 

Rev. Thomas E. Lancaster, Mrs. Mary J. Lancaster, 

Thomas E. Lancaster Jr., Nelson W. Lancaster, and 

Francis P. Lancaster 

G . Maxwell Lancaster 

Charles E. Lancaster 

Mrs . Emma Lancaster and daughter, Freda 

Gail Lancaster 

Harry Fred Lancaster 

Mrs. Florence E. Lancaster 

Archie De Wit Lancaster 

Mrs. Ann R. Nelson 

Edward Hance, Charles Stokes, Moses Lancaster, and 

Elias Lancaster 

Marriage Certificate of George and Abigail Williams 

Mrs. Alice Matilda Poree 

Jean Baptiste Poree 

Alexander W. Poree 

Ferdinand C. J . B. Poree 

Spencer Roberts 

Hugh Roberts 

Ellwood Roberts 

Levi Lancaster 



16. 
20. 
24. 
32. 
36. 



40. 



48. 



.52. 
56. 
64. 
68. 

72. 
80. 



84. 

88. 

96. 
100. 
104. 
112. 
116. 
120. 
128. 

132. 
136. 
144. 
148. 
1.52. 
160. 
164. 
168. 
176. 
180. 



John L. Longstreth 

Marriage Certificate of Aaron and Sarah Lancaster 

Mrs. Betsey Foote 

Maurice Pleas 

Mrs. Esther Prichard 

Aaron L. Benedict 

Mrs. Phebe H. Benedict 

Joel Levi Heacock 

Residence of Joel Levi Heacock 

Edwin R. McCarty 

Louis P. McCarty 

Mrs. Phebe Spencer 

Wilson Spencer 

Miss Phebe Spencer 

George H. Jackson, Mrs. Mary C. Jackson, Rebecca Jackson, 
Milton P. Jackson, John W, Jackson, Frank L. Jackson, 
and Jay D. Jackson 

Aaron McCarty 

Lancaster Arms and Crest 



184. 
192. 
196. 
200. 
308. 
212. 
216. 
224. 
228. 
232. 
240. 
244. 
248. 
2.56. 



260. 
264. 

272. 



Preface:. 



For several years past I have been interested in the 
history of the early generations of our family, who, by 
endless toil and years of privation, have assisted to cut 
from the forests and dig from the swamps the country 
of which we are so justly proud. 

While we are enjoying the results of their labors, 
their memory is fast fading away and sinking in the 
darkness of oblivion. 

Time is swiftly blotting from the records those 
whose memory we desire to perpetuate, and their his- 
tory w^ould be lost forever if not soon gathered from 
the fast disappearing pages. 

As time has passed, family ties have grown more 
and more uncertain, and it has been a great task to 
gather the matter together from church, public and 
private records, and connect them in thcii- proper 
order. 

It has been my design to collect the records of our 
ancestors and their descendants, and present them in 
such a manner that they may be preserved and trans- 
mitted to posterity. 

I have labored many months trying to make this 
volume as near correct in every particular as it is pos- 
sible to make it at this time, and the records in the fol- 
lowing pages are probably nearer perfection than they 
can be made by future generations. 

It is a matter of painful regret that a more complete 



record of the early generations of the family cannot be 
obtained. 

So far as the matter contained in this volume is con- 
cerned, I consider it very reliable, as the early names 
and dates are taken from original sources, and the later 
ones were supplied by those living at the present time. 
Much information of the same character has been found 
on many different records situated many miles apart, 
thus makin"^ indisputable evidence of its truth. 

The attention of the reader is directed to the "Old 
Style" and "New Style" dating. The "Old Style" dat- 
ing was in use previous to 17.")"_\ In 17.")1, the English 
Parliament passed an act, which took eifect in 1752, es- 
tablishing January 1st as the beginning of each year, 
instead of March 25, adopting the Gregorian, or "New 
Style," instead of the Julian, or "Old Style" calendar, 
and canceling the then existing excess of eleven days 
by making the third of September, 1752, the fourteenth. 
All dates preceding 1752 correspond with the "Old 
Style" and beginning with 1752, they cori'cspond with 
the "New Style." 

The pn^paration of this volume has been a pleasant 
task. The new acquaintances which have been made 
and friendships which have been formed are in them- 
selves compensation for the work performed. 

In the preparation of a volume of this character it 
could not be performed without assistance from others, 
and I desire to make acknowldgment to tlu' following 
persons who have assisted in the collection of records: 
To Mary Lancaster-Best, of Angola, Ind., for her un- 
tiring interest and zeal in collecting records of numer- 
ous branches of the family and assisting the writer in 
various lines of the work; to Ellwood Roberts, of Nor- 
ristown. Pa., for information contained in Part V, and 
also for the use of several half-tone engravings from 
"Old Richland Families"; to Elias H. Lancaster, of 



t*leasantville, Md., for extracts from the Friends' rec- 
ords in Harford County, Md. : to Howard M. Jenkins, 
of Gwynedd, Pa., for much of the information con- 
tained in Part IE: to Mrs. Hannah Lancaster- Wa^^-ner, 
of Toughkenamon, Pa., for information contained in 
Part VI; to Charles Stokes, of Beverly, N. J., for 
many items in Part IV; to John L. Longstreth, of 
Philadelphia, for many facts contained in Part VIII; 
to Livius A. Benedict, of Stantontown, O., for much of 
the information contained in Part X; to Edward H. 
Hance, of Philadeliihia, for many facts contained in 
Part XI; to Edwin R. McCarty, of New York, and Wil- 
son Spencer, of Galva, 111., for many items embodied in 
Part XII; and to many other members of the fam- 
ily who have forwarded records of their respective 
branches. 

Should this volume prove a source of profit and 
pleasure to the reader, and help to establish the exact 
degree of relationship existing among those who are 
descended from the same ancestor, the labor of the au- 
thor will have been abundantly I'e warded. 

Very sincerely yours, 

HARRY FRED LANCASTER, 

Columbia City, Indiana. 




RICHI^AND FRIENDS' MEETING HOUSE 

AT QUAKERTOWN, PA. 

Prom ■'Old Richland Pamilies," by Elhvood Roberts. 



r»ART I. 



CHAPTER I. 



LANCASTER. 

The Ano-lo-Saxon name, Lroirasfer, had its origin in 
England, and all persons bearing this name trace their 
ancestry to that country, being in all probability, de- 
scendants from the same family. 

If the reader will examine the map of England, in 
the western part of Lancashire, a few miles north of 
parallel 54 degrees, the llWov Lune will be found flow- 
ing through Lancashire from the north-east and empty- 
ing into Lancaster Bay. About seven miles from the 
mouth of this river, on the left bank, will be found the 
city of Lancaster, the birth-place of the name. 

The city of Lancaster was the site of an old Roman 
camp or fortress probably about the fifth century, or 
before the arrival of the Angles and the Saxons. The 
remains of the old Roman fortress antedating the castle, 
and inscribed altars, tombstones and pottery, are evi- 
dence that it was a Roman station of great import- 
ance. 

Chester, cester and caster, dialectic forms of the 
Anglo-Saxon ceaster or caestor, are characteristic suf- 
fixes which mark sites of Roman occupation. 

The Anglo-Saxon w^ord ceaster or caestor, is derived 



14 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

from the Latin word, mstni, (a camp or fortress.) 

Lancaster (Angio-Saxon, Luneceaster) is the 'ceaster' 
on the Lune, formerly the Alauna, whence the name 
Ad Alaunam, as the old Roman station at Lancaster 
was called. It will thus be seen that Lune camp, or 
fortress (Lunecastra or Lunceaster), became Lancaster, 
as we now use it. 

Lancashire indicates the shire or county of Lan- 
caster and was formed into a county Palatine from 
Blackburnshire, Salfordshire, Amounderness and Pur- 
ness, for the Earl of Lancaster, in the twelfth century. 

The tirst person to bear the name of Lancaster, of 
whom we have any record, was William de Taillebois, 
Baron of Kendal, the Governor of Lancaster castle in 
the reign of Henry II, about IIHO, who assumed the sur- 
name of Lancaster and dropped "de Taillebois." (See 
Note I.) William de Taillebois was a descendant of Ivo 
de Taillebois, who went to England about the time of 
William the Conqueror, and the supposition is that he 
is the ancestor of all persons bearing the name of Lan- 
caster. 

There are many families in America bearing this 
name, whose ancestors came from England at different 
periods, but after making a thorough investigation, the 
writer is unable to find any relaticmship existing in this 
country between the descendants of Thomas Lancaster 
and the numerous famihes of this name, other than 
those mentioned in this volume. The connecting links 
would no doubt be found in England if we were able to 
trace the various pedigrees. 



CHAPTER II. 



THE FRIENDS AT RICHLAND. 

The religious Society of Friends occupies a promi- 
nent position in the history of the Lincaster family. 

Not only were the early members of the family in 
America members of this Society, but we lind the name 
Lifiicdsfcr appearing on the records in Engdand from the 
earliest history of the Society. 

The Society of Friends ( commonly known as 
"Quakers") is a body of Christian professors which 
arose in England about the middle of the seventeenth 
century. From their first appearance they sutfered 
much persecution, and in 10 U they were forbidden to 
assemble for religious worship under penalty of fines, 
imprisonment and banishment. 

On account of the persecutions in England, many of 
the Friends came to America and settled largely in the 
New England and Middle States, especially in Pennsyl- 
vania (Penn's Woods), wliich colony was founded by 
William Penn, a noted minister in the Society. 

Many of the Friends settled in Bucks county, Penn- 
sylvania, in the vicinity known as the "Great Swamp," 
in 171(», and as they had previously belonged to various 
monthly meetings located at some distance from their 
new homes, they held their meetings at the homes of 
the settlers or visited their respective meetings, mak- 
ing the journey on horseback. 

Many of the Friends were members of Gwynedd 
Monthly Meeting, of Montgomery county, and finding 



16 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

it a great distance to travel to attend their meetings, 
they obtained permission from Gwynedd Montiily 
Meeting to liold Richland Preparative Meeting in ITi'l. 

In 17'2ij a small meeting house was erected on the 
road to Philadelphia, about a mile from the present 
site. On account of the increase in numbers, it became 
necessary to build a new meeting house in 1780, which 
was built on the present site. The land was leased 
from Morris Morris, and in 1759 he deeded ten acres of 
land to thi> meeting. The meeting house was then in 
the center of the settlement, but the town has since 
grown toward the east, so that it is now located at the 
western extremity of Quakertown, by which name the 
town is now known. In 1742, Richland Monthly Meet- 
ing was granted by the Gwynedd Monthly Meeting, 
and in 1741) an extension was made to the meeting 
house. It was again enlarged a few years later, and in 
Isdi* it was torn down and the present house erected 
the same year. 

Among the early members of Richland Monthly 
Meeting were many of the ancestors of those who be- 
came connected with the Lancaster family by marriage. 

What was once a wooded meadow covered with 
water and swamps is now occupied by the flourishing 
city of Quakertown. The city receives its name from 
the early inhabitants many of whom were Quakers. 
Its former designation, "The Great Swamp," has long- 
ago disappeared, but the name of "Richland Monthly 
Meeting" remains unchanged. The exact time when 
the town began to be called Quakertown is unknown, 
but it was probably about the time of the Revolution- 
ary War. 

But a small portion of the present population are 
Friends, and many other denominations have sprung 










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THE FRIENDS AT RICHLAND. l7 

up and built churches. From a hamlet of a few houses, 
it has grown to a town of over three thousand inhabi- 
tants, and its well paved streets and sidewalks bear no 
trace of the "Great Swamp" of two centuries ago. 

There are numerous industries located in the town 
employing hundreds of men, and the product of some 
of these industries is shipped to various parts of the 
United States. Many of the old dweUings erected by 
the early settlers are still standing, but the old home of 
Thomas Lancaster disappeared many years ago. Since 
their earliest existence the Society of Friends has kept 
a complete record of their various transactions, also a 
record of their members, with dates of births, deaths, 
marriages and removals, which are still preserved, and 
are a marvel of accuracy, to which we are indebted for 
much of the information concerning the early genera- 
tions of the family to be found in the following pages. 



CHAPTER III. 



THOMAS LANCASTER. 

Among the early settlers in Pennsylvania was John 
Chapman, who, with his wife and family, emigrated to 
America in 16^4 and located in Wrightstown Township, 
Bucks County. Previous to 1(384 he had resided in 
Yorkshire, England. He joined the Society of Friends 
and married therein Jane Saddler, in 1(370. By profes- 
sion he was a surveyor. He was the largest landowner 
in Wrightstown Township, and before his death in 1(3*. 14, 
he had acquired at least one half of the lands of that 
township. 

John and Jane Chapman were the parents of several 
children; their second child, Ann, was born the iHtli of 
the 8d mo. Kwl). and died in 1732-8. She became an es- 
teemed minister in the Friends' Society. She began to 
travel in the ministry in 1701), and made several relig- 
ious visits to England with approval. 

Upon her return from England in May or June, 1711- 
12, after one of such gospel journeys, she brought with 
her Thomas Lancaster, a youth about nine years of 
age, who became the ancestor of those mentioned in 
this volume. The writer has been unable to ascertain 
the names of the parents of Thomas Lancaster, 
although a diligent search has been made in all records, 
in England and the United States, that would likely 
contain the information desired. (See Note II.) 

Of his early life in Bucks County we have no infor- 
mation. 



THOMAS LANCASTER 1'-^ 

On the lUth of the (Sth mo., 17:^'), he imirried iMicljc 
Warden, in the Wri|?htstown meeting of Friends. She 
appears to have been a resident of Wrightstown at that 
time. It is the first recorded marriage on the records 
of Buckingham and Wrightstown meeting of Friends, 
and their certificate shows the names of forty-two wnt- 
nesses. (See Note III.) 

Phebe was a daughter of John Wardell, a native of 
Wales. He was a minister in the Society of Friends, 
and came with his daughter, Phebe, to North America, 
and settled at Boston. He afterwards removed to 
Wrightstown, Pennsylvania. 

Phebe is said to have been a beautiful woman, bright 
and intelligent. Thomas and Phebe Lancaster were 
both ministers in the Society of Friends. They resided 
at Wrightstown until about 1740, when they removed 
to Richland Township in Bucks County, which brought 
them within the verge of Gwynedd Monthly Meeting of 
Friends. The minutes of that meeting, 2'Mi. of M 
month, 1742, state that "Thomas Lancaster produced a 
certiticate for himself and wife from Wrightstown 
monthly meeting, giving a good account of their lives 
and conversation and edifying ministry, which was read 
and well received." On the establishment of Richland 
Monthly Meeting, in 1742, they became members of 
that Monthly Meeting. On the IDth of "id month, 1750, 
Thomas Lancaster obtained permission of th(^ Richland 
Monthly Meeting to pay a religious visit to Friends on 
the Islands of Barbadoes and Tortola in the West Indies. 

Peter Pearson, of Burlington, New Jersey, also ob- 
tained liberty from his Meeting for a similar service. 

In July, 17')0, in company with John Bringhurst, a 
member of Philadelphia Meeting, they sailed for Bar- 
badoes Islands, which they reached the latter part of 



20 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

August or the first of September. 

John Bringhurst seems to have been in decUning 
healtli. As appears by certificates from tlie Meeting on 
Barbadoes Island, dated 6tli of tlie 7tli mo., 1750, tlie 
service of these ministers was acceptable to the Friends 
there. 

On the yoth of the 7tli month, the death of John 
Bringhurst occurred. Soon after his death. Thomas 
Lancaster and Peter Fearson obtained passage to Tor- 
tola Island, where they labored fervently, as shown by 
certificates granted by the meeting held there on the 
l<)th of the 8th month, 1750. 

As their work was completed on the Island they took 
passage homeward. 

The health of Thomas Lancaster had become im- 
paired by the climate on the Islands, and he died on his 
way home and was buried at sea. (See Note IV. ) 

The "Collection of Memorials" of deceased ministers 
and others, printed by Joseph Cruikshank, Philadel- 
phia, in 17i-i7, contains the following testimony from 
Richland Monthly Meeting, concerning Thomas Lan- 
caster : 

"About ten years of the latter part of his time, he 
was a member of this meeting. He was sound in the 
ministry, and exercised his gift therein with great fer- 
vency and zeal, his life and conversation corresponding 
therewith. 

In the second month 17."')0, he laid before our meet- 
ing his concern to visit friends on the Islands of Bar- 
badoes and Tortola, which the meeting approved of, 
and gave him a certificate in order thereto. Towards 
the latter end of the same year he performed said visit, 
and had good service there, as appeared by certificates 
from Friends on each of the said islands. 




From "Old Richlimd Families," by Ellwood Roberts. 



THOMAS LANCASTKH. 21 

On his return homewards it pleased Divine Provi- 
dence to visit him with sickness, of which he died at 
sea; his removal beini>- deeply felt and lamented by his 
family and friends at home." 

Thomas Lancaster owned a farm of 480 acres, which 
he purchased March 16, 1741. It was located about one 
mile east of the Friends' meeting house at Richland, 
now Quakertown. Tohickon Creek and Muddy Run 
flow through the farm, and Licking Run empties into 
Muddy Run a short distance from where the old house 
formerly stood. 

The western half of the farm is now included within 
the eastern limits of Quakertown. 

After the death of Thomas Lancaster the farm was 
divided into eleven tracts, as shown by the diagram of 
the farm on another page. 

Benjamin Roberts owned part of the tract which has 
been cut up into town lots, and Penrose, his son, owns 
the lot on which the old house was located. Benjamin 
Roberts erected a new dwelling near the site of the old 
home of Thomas Lancaster, but nearer the road which 
leads from Quakertown to New^town. 

On the 17th of the lOth month, 1752, Phebe, widow of 
Thomas Lancaster, was united in marriage with Sam- 
uel Thomas. We have no record of his death or of any 
children. 

On May 4, 17r)7, Phebe Thomas married John Titus, 
of Hempstead, Queens County, New York, as shown by 
the records of Wrightstown Monthly Meeting. 

He was born at Westbury, Long Island, 5th month 
28, 1698, and died 5th month 28, 1757, only twenty-four 
days after his marriage to Phebe Thomas. 

His will was made at Westbury, February 16, 1757, 
and a codicil was added 5th mo. 17, 1757, in which his 



22 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

wife, Phebe, is mentioned. Prom the witnesses to the 
codicil it appears that he died of small-pox. John Titus 
had been married previously to Sarah, daughter of 
George Pearsall, who died 1st month 2M, 1758, leaving- 
six children, the youngest of whom was born 1st month 
y, 1743. 

Phebe Titus married as her fourth husband, 

Way, of Long Island. The date of this marriage is un- 
Icnown to the writer, but as her name appears as Phebe 
Way on the marriage certificate of her son, Aaron Lan- 
caster, her marriage to Way must have taken place 
prior to that of her son's, which occurred on the 17th 
of the 9th month, 1707. 

After the death of her last husband, she returned to 
Richland and spent the remainder of her life with her 
son, John Lancaster, at the old homestead, where she 
died in her ninety-sixth year. 

The children of Thomas and Phebe Wardell-Lancas- 
ter were: 

Phebe, born 6th mo. Bth, 1726, died sth mo. 24, 172s. 

Thomas, see Part II. 

John, born 11th mo. is, 17;5(). died aged ten days. 

Benjamin, see Part III. 

John, see Part IV. 

Phebe, see Part V. 

Job, see Part VI. 

Joseph, see Part VII. 

Jacob, see Part VIII. 

Isaac, see Part IX. 

Aaron, see Part X. 

Moses, see Part XI. 

Elizabeth, see Part XII. 



PART II. 



CHAPTER IV. 



History of Thomas, the Eldest Son op Thomas 
AND Phebe Waudell-Lancaster and His De- 
scendants, FROM His Birth to the Present. — 
Twice Married. — Each Family Shown Sepa- 
rately. 

Thomas, the eldest son of Thomas and Phebe Lan- 
caster, was born at Wriij;-htstown, Bucks County, Penn- 
sylvania, the 16th of the r2th month, 1727. 

After the death of his father in 17r)(), he was appoint- 
ed administrator of the estate, he being then of age. 
(See Note V.) 

On the 15th of 12th mo. 1757, Thomas and wife took 
a certificate to the Gwynedd Monthly Meeting, and his 
name frequently appears on the minutes of Gwynedd 
Monthly Meeting for several years, as appointed on 
various committees. 

On the oOth of 5th mo. 1769, he was appointed over- 
seer of the Plymouth Meeting. 

Thomas Lancaster died January 27, 1808. He was 
married twice, and for the convenience of the reader 
each family will be shown separately. 

On the 20th of 1st mo. 1752, he married Sarah Buck- 
man-Taylor, widow of Benjamin Taylor, and daughter 
of William and Esther (Penguite) Buckman. She was 
born the 15th of 3d mo. 1718, and was a granddaughter 



24 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

of William Buckman, of Sussex County, England, who 
came to America in the "Welcome" with William Penn, 
in 1682. 

To the union of Thomas and Sarah Lancaster was 
born one son, Thomas. 




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THOMAS LANCASTER '2') 

CHAPTER V. 

Thomas Lancastlk, son of Thomas and Sarah, was 
born March 11, 17S4, and diod June 7, h^ll. On No- 
vember 21, 171^2, he married Ann Knowles at Upper 
Makefield Fri(>nds' meetinghoiiso, in Bucks County, 
Pennsylvania. She was born October 1, 1700, and died 
March 'J, iSoO. Their children were: 

William, born July 2;;. 17^4. died May in, 171)8. 

Saijah, married Thomas Foulke, see Part V. 

Knowles, see Section I. 

Mary, see Section II. 

Letitia, see Section III. 

Section I. 

Knowles Lancasticr was born in AVhitemarsh 
Township, Monto-omery County, Pennsylvania, Sep- 
tember 2H, 17iU, and died in Philadelphia, December 2h, 
1S71. He is buried at Fair Hill. Friends' Ground. He 
married Sarah Vvllson, dauii,ht('rof John and Elizabeth, 
of Whitemarsh Township, Montgomery County. She 
was born January 2o, 17'42, died October 21), 1^7)7. and 
is buried at Solebury, Bucks County, Pennsylvania. 

Knowles Lancaster was engaged in the mercantile 
business with his brother-in-law, Charles P. Jenkins, 
from islH to 1n;](\ and a few years later removed to a 
farm at Solebury, Bucks County. He afterwards re- 
moved to Philadelphia. The children of Knowles and 
Sarah Lancaster were: Ann, born September 18, 1815, 
died February 1 2, 1S4(». unmarried; Jo/m llV/sn//, born 
April 11. 1H17. '/'/hiiikis Kniuc/cs, born May 5, 1819. 
Edward, born September 3, 1H21. ElizabetJi, born August 
1, 1824, died unmarried. Rebecca, born October 21, 182'.), 
died unmarried. 



26 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

JoIdi Wilson Lr/ /KY/.s^py married Sarah A. Worthing-ton. 
TIk'.v h;i(l one child, Victoria. 

'riioniits Kiicirlcx Ijiiicastcr niarriod Rebecca Kitchen. 
Their children are: (1) Ann, boi-n October 17, L'^41, 
married Frank Schenck, and have two children: Laura, 
born December 5, lf-^71. and Frank, born October 8, 
is7a. 

(2) Mary, torn Septeniber 4, L'^r)l, mai-ried James 
Meade. They have one daug-hter: Edith. 

(;-]) AVilson Knowles, born Mai'ch 21), ]sr)S. unmarried. 

(4) Ida, Ijorn January 12, ls(i;j, unmarried. 

K(lii-<ir<l Liiiic<ist<'r married Sarah P. Case. They had 
seven children: 

(1) Caroline, born February ?>, 184,"): married Jona- 
than Goslin. They had two children: (a) Sarah, who 
died unmarried, and (1)) Rachel, who married Benjamin 
Beale, and has one son, Benjamin Jr. 

(2) John AV., born March 1"). 1S4(). married Keturah 
Updike, and has three children: John, Elizabeth and 
Arthur. 

(3) Charles E., born July is, 1S4S, married Rachel 

and has three children, Anthony, Sarah and 

Charles E., Jr. 

(4) Ellen A., born October 27, isr.o, unmarried. 

(")) Sarah E.. born March b!. Is.");!, married Harry 
Ennnons. of Wilmington, Delaware. They have three 
children: Lorena B., born march 2"). ]ss3; Forrest H. . 
born January 2(\ issO; and Kenneth L., born December 
21, 1891. 

((i) Frances H., born March 20. Is.")!), mari'ied John 
Palmer. 

(7) Harry Lee, born July 11. lsH7. unmarri<Hl. 



THOMAS LANCASTER. 27 

Section II. 

Mary Lancaster, the fourth child of Thomas and 
Ann Lancaster, was bom Januaiy 11», 17U0, and died in 
1H76. Slic married Charles F. Jenkins, son of Ed- 
ward and great grandson of Jenkin Jenkin, the emi- 
grant, who came from Wales about 1729. He was born 
at Gwjmedd March is, 17^:3, and died there February 5, 
1867. He ^^as a merchant in Gwynrdd and was for 
many years a director of the public schools. He also 
held the office of Secretary of the Bethleham turnpike, 
was a director of the Bank of Montgomery County, 
Pa., and of the Montgomery Mutual Fire Insurance 
Company. The children of Charles F. and Mary Lan- 
caster Jenkins were: Algernon SidiKij. born in IsK); 
ClKirJeH FjlicKnl, died young: T/kuikis, died y(mng; 
Nennj, died young: Munj Ann, died young; S<ir<ih, died 
young; ^\'i/ll(nn //., born in Philadelphia in 1^:27. 

A/c/rrmni S/dncij Jcn/.-i/is was born in Philadelphia in 
1816, and died July i), isiK). He was Justice of the 
Peace at Gwynedd for many years. He was married 
twice. His first wife was Anna Maria Spencer, daugh- 
ter of Thomas and Hephzibah, of Upper Dublin, Mont- 
gomery County. Pa., whom he married in ls41. They 
had one son : (1) Howard Malcom, born at Gwynedd, 
March 30, \>-A-2. The second wife of Algernon S. Jen- 
kins was Alice A. Davis, whom he married in ]s67. 
They had one son. {'2) George Herbert, born in ls71. 

(1) Howard M. Jenkins married Mary Ann, daughter 
of Thomas and Hannah (Quinby) Atkinson, of Upper 
Dublin, in ls()5. She was born December 5, 1843. He 
occupies a prominent position in the literary circles of 
Pennsylvania. He has filled the position as editor of 
the following periodicals: Norristown Pa., Republi- 



28 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

can, from l^O^ to 1^'M: Norristown, Pa.. Herald and 
Republican, from 1^04 to iSliO: Wilminj>-ton. Del., Daily 
Commercial, from If-'tiG to ls(V7: The American, of 
Philadelphia, from issl to isilO; and since lf'S5 of the 
Friends Intelhg-encer and Journal of Philadelphia. 

He is the author of the followini^- valuable historical 
and genealogical works: "Historical Collections Re- 
lating to Gwynedd," published in Philadelphia in 1^84 
and reprinted in l^^US. Volume one of the "Memorial 
History of Philadelphia," pubhshed in New York in 
1895. "The Family of William Penn," pubhshed in 
Philadelphia in ISDII. "Genealogical Sketch of the 
Descendants of Samuel Spencer," published in l!H)n. 

The children of Howard M. and Mary A. Jenkins are: 

(a) Charles Francis, born at Norristown, Pa., Decem- 
ber 17, 1865. He married Maria Galloway Cope, of 
Germantown, Pa., daughter of Edward and Isal:)clla 
Cope, in 1^90. He is Vice-President and Treasurer of 
the Wilmer Atkinson Company, owners of the "Farm 
Journal," of Philadelphia, and is the publisher of that 
periodical. 

(b) Anna Mary, born at Wilmington, Del., in 1S()7. 
She graduated at Swarthmore College in 1SS7. She 
married Dr. I. D. Webster, of Mankato, Minnesota, in 
lsi);i He graduated in the medical department of the 
University of Pennsylvania in b^9(i. They have four 
children: Dorothea, Agnes, Allen King and a son. 

(c) Thomas Atkinson J(mkins was born at Wilming- 
ton, Del., in Ls()S. He graduated at Swarthmore Col- 
lege, A. B., in 1SS7, at the University of Pennsylvania. 
Ph. B., in 18^^H, and at John Hopkins University. Ph. 
D., in 1895. He was in charge of the Department of 
R(mianic Languages at Vanderbilt University at Nash- 
ville, Tennesee, for four years and now has a similar 



THOMAS LANCASTER. 29 

position at Swarthmore College. Pie iiiavriecl Miriam, 
daughter of Dr. Edward H. and Sai-ali B. Magill. Dr. 
E, H. Magill was president of Swarthmore College for 
many years. The children of Thomas A. and Miriam 
Jenkins are : Beatrice M., Edward Magill and Francis 
Arthur. 

(d) Edward Atlvinson Jcnlcins was born at Wilming- 
ton, Del., in 1S7(). He graduated at Swarthmore Col- 
lege, Se. B., in lst)i>, and is an officer of the H. T. Paiste 
Company of Philadelphia, manufacturers of electrical 
specialties. He married Ellen, daughter of T. Howard 
and Mary Williams Atkinson, of Buckingham, Bucks 
County, Pa., in isiis. Ellen Atkinson graduated at 
Swarthmore College in IK)2. They have one s(m, 
Howard M., and reside in Chicago. 

(e) Algernon Sidney, born in \x74, di(Hl in 1H78. 

(f) Florence, born at Wilmington, Del., in ls76. 

(g) Arthur Hugh, born at West Chester, Pa., Decem- 
ber 5, IHftO. 

{'2) George Herbert Jenkins, the youngest son of Al- 
gernon S. Jenkins, was born in ls71. He is a meml^er 
of the Philadelphia Bar. He married Jessie Stockton 
Allen, a niece of the well known novelist, Frank K. 
Stockton. They had one son, Dudley Allen. Jessie 
Allt'u Jcmkins died in lstl(). 

Willidiii II. .!( niyins the youngest son of Charles P. 
and Mary Lancaster Jenkins, was born in Philadelphia 
in lHi*7. and died at Gwynedd, Pa., in IMIO. He was 
postmaster at Gwynedd for many years. He married 
Catharine, daughter of William and Jane Hollowell, of 
Plymouth Monthly Meeting. She died in is'.is. Their 
children were: (1) Horace, who died young: (2) Mary, 
(3) Walter H. 



30 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

i'l) Mary Jenkins married Evan Jones Ambler, 
April 26, 1S77. He was born January <s, 1m41, and died 
August 1(), isito. No issue. 

(3) Walter H. Jenkins married Esther Lukens and has 
five children : Sarah S., Horace, William, Esther and 
Evan A. They reside at Gwynedd, Pa. 

Section III. 

Letitia Lancaster, the fifth child of Thomas and 
Ann Lancaster, was born Decembers, 1799, and died in 
Philadelphia, Januaiy 6, ls77. She married Dr. Antrim 
Foulke, son of Theophilus and Hannah Lester Foulke. 
He was born March 23, 1792, and died in 18(31. The 
father of Dr. Antrim Foulke was accidently killed when 
he was three years old and he was left to the sole care 
of his mother. He woiked at the trade of coachmaker 
until he was twenty-one years of age, and then studied 
medicine with Dr. Joseph Meredith, at Gw^ynedd, Pa., 
whom he joined as a partner, after completing his 
studies, and continued as a partner until the death of 
Dr. Meredith, when he followed his profession alone 
until 1S4S. He then removed to Philadelphia were he 
resided until his death. Letitia Lancaster-Foulke is 
buried in the Friend's Ciiound, at Gwynedd. Their 
children were: ./n/m /juicdstcr. born February, 1S22; 
A int( I L., horn AinW 2(), 1S24, died February 17, ls4r), 
unmarried; Ihnnj, born October 23, 1825; J<iin\ born 
August 1(), 1S27, died February 13, b^33; IhanKdi. born 
June 11, 1S29; WiUimn, born June 9, ls;Jl. 

Julni Ltiiicdxtvr F{>ulk(' graduted from the Univeisity 
of Pennsylvania in 1S41. He studied medicine with his 
father and pursued his profession in Gw^ynedd until 
1859 , when he removed to Philadelphia and practiced 
there. He served as hospital surgeon in the Civil War. 



THOMAS LANCASTER. 31 

He married x\nzonette Pciilson, daiis;-hter of Charles 
A. and Sarah Wood Poiilson, of Phihidelphia, January 
1, IH,-)?. She died hi IMi:!. They had one child, Charles 
Antrim, born January J, IH60, died December 29, 1865. 

Hctn-ij /o/zZ/.r, born October i*)!, 1Sl>,'i, died February 
rS, 1S64. In 1S52 he married Maria L. Banks. Their 
children were: 

(1) William V;., born in 1S':)P., married Elizabeth C. 
Kent, daujjhter of Rodoli'lms and Sarah Clark Kent, in 
1S,S4. 

(2) Letita L. , born December — , \K)i, married Ellis 
Clark Kent, son of Rodolphus and Sarah Clark Kent, 
in ISHO. They had two children: Ellis C. Jr., born in 
18H1, and Henry Antrim, born in 1SS4. 

(3) May, born June 1(), V\)(x 

(4) Hannah, born Auiinist 12. ls(iO, died March 29. 
1H7(1 

11(1 Hint Ji. the fifth child of Dr. Antrim and Letitia 
Lancaster Foulke, married Thomas Bailey, of Phila- 
delphia, son of William and Catharine, September 17, 



Will id III, the sixth child of Dr. Antrim and Letitia 
Foulke was born June 9, L'-ol, died October 28, 1855. 
He studied medicine and graduated from the University 
of Pennsylvania in 1S54. 

CHAPTER VI. 

Thomas Lancaster, the first son of Thomas and 
Phebe-Wardell Lancaster, married as his second wife 
Martha Lloyd, dauy;hter of John and Elinor Lloyd, of 
Horsham, Pa., October 13, 17!-i5, at the Abington 
Monthly Meeting of Friends. She was born February 



32 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

20, 175G, and died Aui^ust IB, 1P48. After the death of 
Thomas Lancaster, Martha married John Justice, a 
minister of Ihe Fiiends' Society. The children of 
Thomas and Martha (Lloyd) Lancaster were: 

Jane, see Section I. 

Maf.tha, hem Jiuie ^0, 171:?, died Februaiy ;>. Islo. 
Maky, bom Jannaiy *». 17.^'.", died April 30, 1789. 
Maiiy, horn March 'lo. \7Vi). died July 3(i. 17'ih 

Section I. 

Jane, the eldest child of Thomas and Martha Lloyd 
Lancaster, was hoi n July 1<>. 17^0, and died March 11. 
1812. She married Stephen Woolston at Falls Monthly 
Meeting- of Fiiends, Decemher li), 1H(I4. Theirchildren 
were: Munj. h(.rn November 11, 1805, died December 
2ii. is;;,s: M,ii-nni /.., horn July it, 1807, died February 
2;"), h'^7r): 77/o///</.s- /... bom .lune 2."). Iso'.i. died April 2!t. 
186(3. 

Mdiij ]\'(i<i/sf(,n iiiiiriied Edward Yardley about \>'2'k 
They had two children: Thomas AV.. born April 23, 
1826, died November 21, lilOO: Mary Jane Ijorn Febru- 
ary 22, 1M31. 

MdiHid I.. ]\'()()/s/(>i) married Dr. Robert A. Hunt, May 
2."). 1H30. He died March 25, 1855. They had three 
children. Two daughteis died in infancy. Robert W. 
Hunt, their son, married Eleanor Clark. No issue. 

T/kiiikis L. ]\'(:<}/sf(iii married Tacy Fletcher "Williams, 
his (-(.usin. daughter of John and Jane Fletcher Wil- 
liams, May 23, 1833. They had three children: ( 1 ) Jane 
L., bom January 26, 1835, died May 17, 1M»0: (2) .Tohn 
VI., born May 1!) lf'37. died 0<-tob.'r 1, I'-HT: C',) Mary 
v., bom August 1), b"40. 




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(1) Jane Lancaster Woolston married Robert Morris 
Earlj^ January 24, 1S50. They were the parents of one 
daiig-hter, Jennie Lancaster Early, born May 10, ls(')(). 
died January 21, IxV)^. 

(2) John Williams IVoolston married Amanda Hal- 
bach. They had cme daui>hter, Tacy Marie, who mar- 
ried Luther Sipi'. They have two daughters living- and 
one deceased. 

(3) Mary Virginia Woolston married Robert Morris 
Early, November 4, 1^(57. He is secretary and treas- 
urer of the Merchants' Trust Company, of Philadelphia. 
They are the parents of three children: Blanch Levina, 
born October 30, IMJM; Courtland Woolston, born Sep- 
tember IH. 1H70, died November 30, l^s75; Tacy Virginia, 
born April 14, 1.S72, died November 25, 1875. 



PART TIT. 



CHAPTER VII. 



History of Benjamin, the Fourth Child of 
Thomas and Phebe Wakdell-Lancaster, and 
His Descendants. 

Benjamin Lancaster was born at "Wrightstown, 
Bucks County, Pa. , 12th nio. ;]1 , 1 7;]1 . He married Rachel 
Barlow, whose parents had emigrated to America from 
Wales. She was born 3rd mo. ord, 172s, and died ord 
mo. nth, islo. She was buried in the Friends' burying 
ground at Little Falls, Harford County, Maryland. 
Benjamin received thirty -nine acres of land as his share 
of his father's estate. There is no record showing how 
or wdien he conveyed his allotment of his father's real 
estate, but it was the in-operty of Jacob Freed at the 
death of the latter in ITs"). In December, 1S22, he pur- 
chased a tract of land in Bedminster township, on which 
he resided until 1761, when he sold it and shortly after 
removed to Maryland. He settled in the northeastern 
part of Harford County in the vicinity of Deer Creek 
Monthly Meeting of Friends. 

On the records of Deer Creek Monthly Meeting under 
date of 2nd of Oth mo. 170s, we find that Rachel Lan- 
caster, wife of Benjamin, was received on a certificate 
from Richland Monthly Meeting, dated 2nd of ^th mo. 
17(iH. In 1770 Benjamin removed his family to the 
southwestern i^art of the county, near the Gunpowder 
Monthly Meeting. At a meeting held at Gunpowder 



BENJAMIN LANCASTER. 35 

3rd nio. 1^7, 1771, Rachel Lancaster attended that meet- 
inii" will) a certificate from Deer Creek, recommendnig 
her and her four children, Jesse, Joseph, Benjamin and 
Nathan, to the Gunpowder Mcmthly Meeting-, dated the 
29th of Ulh mo. 177(». We have no record of the death 
of Benjamin and the best account we have of him is 
contained in the manuscript of Kachel Lancaster-Ben- 
son, a granddaui2;-hter of Benjamin and Kacliel Barlow- 
Lancaster, shown in Note IX of this volume. Benja- 
min and Rachel Lancaster were tlie parents of six 
children : 

Jesse, see Chapter VIII. 

Ann, see Chapter IX. 

Benjamin, born 2iid mo. '2b, 17r)(J; died 7th mo. 170u. 

Joseph, see Chapter X. 

Benjamin, see Chapter XL 

Nathan, see Chapter XII. 

CHAPTER VIII. 

Jesse Lancaster, the eldest son of Benjamin and 
Rachel Barlow-Ijancaster, was born 3rd mo. 1st, 1751, 
in Bucks County, Pa. He removed with his parents to 
Harford County, Md., when a small boy. He learned 
the shoemakers' trade, which was then a lucrative' busi- 
ness. He owned a farm of U^'>i acres which h<' pur- 
chased from the state of Maryland. (kSee Note VI. ) 

He was married three times. His first wife w^as Con- 
stance Malsby, who died without issue. In the minutes 
of Gunpowder Monthly Meeting under date of Sth mo. 
26th, 1772, w^e find the following record concerning the 
marriage of Jesse Lancaster and Constance Malsby: 
"Jesse Lancaster having gone out in marriage, this 
meeting appoints Oliver Mathews and William Parrish 
to produce some lines in order to testify against that 



36 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

practice." Under date of 9th mo. :^3, 1772, in the above 
minutes, we iind the following: "The paper being 
produced in order to testify against Jessie Lancaster's 
outgoing in uiarriage, which was put in the hands of 
William Bull in order to be read at the close of a first- 
day meeting at Little Falls : Whereas, Jesse Lancaster 
had a right among the people called Quakers, but hath 
gone out in marriage w'ith one not of our Society, which 
practice w^e testify against and disown him, the said 
Jesse Lancaster from being any longer a meniber of 
our Society until he comes to a sight and sense of his 
misconduct and condemns the same to the satisfaction 
of this meeting, which that he may is our desire. 
Given forth from our Monthly Meeting at Gunpowder 
23rd of 9th mo. 1772." 

At a Monthly Meeting held at Gunpowder 26th of "ith 
mo. 1773, "Jesse Lancaster attended this Meeting and 
offered a paper condemning his outgoing in marriage, 
which is by this Meeting received : ' Whereas I, Jesse 
Lancaster, having gone out in marriage disagreeable to 
the rules of the Friends, and having broken good order 
in so doing, for which I am sorry, and sincerely desire 
that the Friends may pass it by and receive me again 
iiito membership, is the sincere acknowledgment. 

(Signed) Jesse Lancaster. '" 

At the same meeting, "Constance Malsby-Lancaster 
having for some time been under care of the Little 
Falls Meeting, and agreeable to their request, she is 
now received a member of this Meeting." 

After the dt>ath of Constance Malsby-l^ancaster, 
Jessie Lancaster married Mary, daughter of John and 
Rebecca Parsons, for wliich he was again disowned by 
tlie Friends at a Monthly Meeting held at Gunpowder, 
31st of the Sth uio. 1776. On the 2C)th of 3rd mo. 17H5, 



BENJAMIN LANCASTER. 37 

he was again received into membership, and Mary 
Paisons-Lanc aster was leceivtd into membership f^th 
mo. 2(3, IT^'O. The thiid wife of Jesse Lancaster w"as 
Elizabeth, daiuhter cf Jc^ex^h and Joanna Keiger- 
Dyer. (See Note VII.) 

Ehzabeth Dyer was torn July 2'.>, 1763, and died Sep- 
tember *2(). 1^7)1. Jesse Lancaster died November 26, 
1S33, and was buried at Little Falls burying- ground. 
(See Note VIII.) 

The children of Jesse Lancaster, by his second wife, 
Maiy Parsons, w^ere: 

Isaiah, see Secticn I; Mary, died young: John, 
died when a young man: Pheee, died young: Benja- 
min, lost at sea, unmarried: Rachel, see Section II. 

By his third wife, Elizabeth Dyer, he had : Joanna, 
who died aged seven years: Jc^sefh D., born Septem- 
ber 1(», 17!IS, died August 11, IH'.d, unmarried: Mary. 
born July 31, isuo, died wSeptember 10, isl"): Julia, 
born February 14, lso7, died aged seventeen years; 
Esther, see Section III: John, see Section IV: Han- 
nah, see Section V. 

Section I. 

Isaiah, the eldest son of Jesse and Mary Parsons- 
Lancaster, married Nancy Ann Blufford. Their child- 
ren were : Willidiii, r/essc, John [>., h<ii<i]i, Aaroii, Xttthnn, 
Sit rail, Mtirij A., Einilij, died young: He-'fter, Eladhcfli, 
died young: Ann Marhi, died young: and twcj stms who 
died in infancy. 

H7///V////,s()n of Isaiah Lancaster, married and had 
four children: Isaiah, Jesse, Mary and Eliza. The 
writer has no information concerning the descendants 
of the above. William died in Baltimore. 

Jesne, son of Isaiah Lancaster, married Hannah Win- 



38 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

kleman. They had three sons : (1) Wilham, who died 
in Cahfoinia, unmaiiied. d') Jcj-eph, wlio died in a 
hospital in Virj^inia dining- the Civil AVar. He was 
afterwards bnried in Baltimore. (8j Charles, who died 
aged about eighteen years. 

Joldi />. , son of Isaiah Lancaster, was born March (>, 
1806, and died in Balling re June l.s, is.sf). He was 

married twice. His first wife was Pruit. His 

second wife was Martha A. Miller, whom ho married in 
18o(). She was bom March 14. 1.s:>h, and died March 8, 
1H99. The children of John D. Lancaster by his first 
wife were : (1) George W., borrr Jurre 1, IMJo. diod at 
sea, unmarried; {•!) Amanda, (3) Martha A., (4) Emma, 
(5) Laura, (6) Mary Elizabeth, (7) John Wesley, (8) 
Sarah J.. l)orn January It), 1S47. diod unmarried. 

The childrou of John D. and ALirtha A. Lancaster 
were: (*i) Georgia A., (10) Ella J., (11) Maria Louisa. 
{\'l) Joseph Thcmias, borrr February 8, l<sr)ii, diod Jan- 
uary 31, ls()2: (13) Joanna. 

(!^) Amanda Lancaster was l:)orn January T), ls33. 
She married William Barnett. The writer has no 
further informatioir conceriring her. 

(3) Martha A. Lancaster was born May i\ 1835. She 
married William Flomming. They reside at I'-J.") Fulton 
Aveirue, Baltimore, arrd have six childreir: James. 
Ida, May. John. Thomas and Emma Engerria. 

(4) Emma Lancaster was borir May 3, l.s;J7. She 
married Absalom Smith and resides at Norfolk, Va. 

(.")) Laura Lancaster was borir July 24, 1«39. She 
married Benjamin Wirtz and resides in Baltimore. 

(()) Mary Elizabeth Ijancaster was V)orn February ."), 
1S42. She married Milton Free and resided in Omaha, 
Neb. She is deceased. Thoy had nine children: Amelia, 



BENJAMIN LANCASTER. 39 

died in infancy, Harry, Amelia, Mamie, Eva, Emma, 
Edward, Will and "Toots." 

(7) Jolm Wesley Lancaster was born February 1"), 
l!s4r). He married and resided in Baltimore, where he 
died several years ago. His widow still resides in Bal- 
timore. They had Iwo dani^hters, Ella and Eva. who 
are both married. 

(9) Georgia A. Lancaster was born November 29, 
1851. She married Jesse Lancaster, a cousin, son of 
John and Mary A. Lancaster. Her descendants will 
be given in Section IV. of this Chapter. 

(10) Ella J. Lancaster was born February 28, 1854. 
She married D.A.J. Peck and resides at 1(')<>5 McCulloh 
street, Baltimore. Tliey have three children: (a) Nellie, 
born October 4, 1^09, married George Cuttle, June 1, 189S. 
(b) Eva, born March 11, 1883; and (c) Alice E., born 
December 23, 1S90. 

(11) Maria Louisa Lancaster was born February 11, 
1857. She married Eugene Buckingham and resides at 
2828 Parkwood Avenue, Baltimore. They have one 
child, Edna. 

(13) Joanna Lancaster was born February 3, 1863. 
She married William Reese, son of a prominent Friends' 
minister. They reside at 2824 Parkwood Avenue, Bal- 
timore. They have two children: Paul, born Septem- 
ber 22, 1S83, and Bertha, born D(>c(Mnber 20, 1S85. 



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hdiiih. son of Isaiah and Nancy Ann Lancaster, 
went west" when a young man, and probably settled 
in California. We have no further information con- 
cerning him. 

Aaron, r^ow of Isaiah and Nancy Ann Lancaster, was 
born in 1S13, and died in Chicago, August 30, 1864. He 
married Adeline Gray, who died in 1^52. Thev had 



40 THE LANCASTER FAMILY, 

two chiidivii: (1) Clarence, born December i".), li^40, 
married Delia Barnes. (2) Eugene A., born November 
7, 1S4S. He resides at l*7< >o Prairie Avenue, Chicago, and 
is Secretary and Treasurer of the lirm of Carroll & 
Lancaster, wholesale dealers in carpets and rugs, at 
"Wabash Avenue and Monroe Street, Chicago. He 
married Helen M. Hutchinson, daughter of the late 
Benjamin P. Hutchinson, the well known Board of 
Trade operator, of Chicago. They had two children, 
Katharine and one deceased. 

XdtJiaii, son of Isaiah and Nancy Ann Lancaster, 
" went wx'st " and it is supposed that he died unmarried. 

S<ir(i/t, daughter of Isaiah and Nancy Ann Lancaster, 
married John Salgee of Baltimore. They had five 
children : (1) Ohver, (2) Laura, (3) Hannah, (4) Caro 
line, and (">) Sarah. 

(1) Oliver Salgee resides in NeW' York; (2) Laura 
Salgee married Richard Geoghehan and resides in Balti- 
more; (o) Hannah Salgee married McClain and re- 
sides in Baltimore; (4) Caroline Salgee married 

Lutterall and resides in Baltimore: (.") Sarah Salgee 
married Lane. The writer has no further infor- 
mation concerning this family. 

J/di'ij A., daughter of Isaiah and Nancy A. Lancaster, 
married John Lancaster, son of Jesse and Elizabeth- 
Dyer Lancaster. Her desc(>ndants will be given in 
Secti(m IV. of this Chapter. 

//<'sf('i\ daughter of Isaiah and Nancy A. Lancaster, 
was born December 12, 1S27. She married William 
Pyle. She resides with her son at Chestnut Hill, Md. 
They had nine children: (1) Wilham, (2) Thomas, (3) 
Alfred, (4) Hudson, (5) Frank, (6) George, (7) Howard, 
(8) Mary, (i») Katharine. 



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(1) William Pylo mariiecl Mary Famous, and resides 
at Highland, Md. Tlic.v liav(> i'oiir children: May, 
who lives at Forest Hill, Md.: Doia, Frank and diaries. 

(2) Thomas Pyle marj-icd Sarah Delevelt and r(^sidea 
at Chestnut Hill, Md. They have six children: Wil- 
liam, Edi^-ar, Emma, Harford, Susan and Iva. 

(3) Alfred Pyle married Helen Grafton and r(>sides at 
Chestnut Hill, Md. They have four children : Daisy 
Jones, Gussie, Bessie and Jesse. 

(4) Hudson Pyle married Hester Grafton and resides 
at Chestnut Hill, Md. They have two children, Edi^ar 
and Etta. 

(5) Frank Pyle married Ella Grafton and resides at 
Havre de Grace, Md. They have five children: Roy, 
Esther, Gertrude, Grace and Huber. 

(6) George Pyle married Ella Spencer. They reside 
in Baltimore. No children. 

(7) Howard Pyle married Florence Zimmerman. 

(H) Mary Pyle married John Lee and resides at 
Chestnut Hill, Md. They have three children: Wil- 
liam, Katie M. and Harry Lee. 

(9) Katharine Pyle married Charles Lewis and resides 
on Widley Avenue, Govanstown, Md. They have three 
children: Elsie, Esther and Bertha. 

Section II. 

Rachel, daughter of Jesse and Mary Parsons-T^an- 
caster, was born May 27, 17iHt, in Harford County, Md., 
and died March 28, 1H86. She married Levi, son of 
Benjamin and Hannah Benson, in islD. He was born 
February 9, 17H3. They resided on a farm in sight of 
Little Falls Friends' meetinghouse, in Harford County, 
Md. , of which meeting they were both devout members. 



42 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

In the spring- of l^'.iT, they removed to Ohio, ^vith their 
family, crossing the mountains in wagons and settled 
in Guernsey County, uniting with the Richland Pre- 
parative meeting. Levi Benson died in isC)."). Rachel 
Benson served as elder in the Society of Friends for 
more than sixty years. Among her travels outside of 
Ohio yearly meeting, in her advanced years, the records 
show that she attended Indiana yearly meeting in ls7o, 
Baltimore yearly meeting in 1H71, and again in ls74. 
During the greater part of the last two years of her life 
she resided with her daughter, Elizabeth B. Lee, of 
Somerton, Ohio. She was buried in the Friends' bury- 
ing ground at Richland, near Quaker City, Ohio. (See 
Note IX.) 

The children of Levi and Rachel Benson were: 
Elizahet]i , Emil ij.-hsxc. Julia , Hachcl L. and Lcri LiDicasfer. 

Elizabeth Ilen^on was born Oct. H, ls2(i and died April 
12, 1901. She married John Lee, of Baltimore. They 
became the parents of ten childien: (1) Harriet Ann, 
horn December 12, IK]?: (2) Levi B. : (8) Rachel N. : (4) 
John Edward, died aged nine years: (o) Sabella Aman- 
da, died young: (6) Martha Ellen: (7) Eliza Jane: (8) 
Mary Emily, died in infancy; (9) Phebe Elma, and (10) 
Sarah P. 

(2) Levi B. Lee was born Oct. 15, 1839. He is a 
prominent farmer in Belmcmt County, Ohio, and resides 
near Speidel, Ohio. He married Narcissa Redd. They 
have three sons: Alden A., bcnn Sept. 2i), 1S65: John 
B., born June 4. 1^72: and Coiliss Edgar, born April 
21, 1^^76. 

(6) Martha Ellen Lee married (Treen and has 

one son, Edward Green. 

(7) Eliza Jane Lee married H. Thomas and resides at 
Malaga, Ohio. 



BEiSrJAMTN LANCASTER. 48 

(D) Phebe Elma Lee married Anson G. Mead. They 
reside at Beloit, Kansas. 

(10) Sarah P. Lee married C. Burcher and resides at 
Glen Elder. Kansas. They have one son. 

/;/////// Jlrnsoji, daughter of Levi and Rachel, was born 
March '2, ls22, in Harford County, Md., and died in 
Guernsey County, Ohio. She married Knowis Doudna. 
Thf'y had live children: Mary Ellen, died unmarried; 
Jesse B., of Barnesville, Ohio: Charles Osborn: Joseph 
W., of Spencer Station, Ohio, and Julia E. 

Jesse nciisoii was born October 22, 1823, and died in 
1858. He married Mary D. Hall. They had one child 
who died aged three years. 

Julia Betiso)t was born July 23, 1825. She married 
James Carter and to them were born nine children: 
Joel B., Joseph Henry, Elton C, John B., died when a 
young man, Levi, Edgar, Elden, Laura and Nettie. 

Ravhcl fjiiiciisfer Bex.^tni was born September 23, 1827. 
She is a prominent member of Stillwater Monthly 
Meeting of Friends and is correspondent of the Quart- 
erly and Monthly Meetings. She married Jesse Doudna 
and resides at Quaker City, Ohio. 

Their children are: Laura Viola, born April 30, 1863; 
Frank B., born May 23, hsG5, is an attorney at law in 
Quaker City, Ohio; Ella L., born March 1, IKW. 

Levi L(i>icaster Be)iso)i was born September 17, h^21l. 
He is a doctor of medicine and also a prominent minis- 
ter in the Society of Friends. He resides in Pasadena, 
California. He was married twice. His first wife was 
Elizabeth Sharp, to whom he was married March 8. 
1855. She died June 20, ls56. His second wife was 
Minerva H. Boggs, to whom he was married August 12, 



44 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

1862. Levi L. Benson had one son by his lirst marriage. 
(1) Thomas L. Benson, born April 3, 1856. He resides 
at Marble Cliff, Ohio. By his second marriage he had 
four children: (2) Horace William, born May 16, 1863. 
He married Nellie Hulse May 4, 1886. They reside in 
Cardington, Ohio. Their children are : Helen E., born 
April 12, 1SH7; Walter F., born May 23, 1888, died Sep- 
tember 15, 1895; Paul L., born July 21, 1889; Mary, 
born July 3, 1892; Robert L., born June 3<), 1897; and 
Minoma Pauline, born November 16, 1898. 

(3) Francis M., born January 4, 1866, and resides at 
419 West Warren Street, Bucyrus, Ohio. 

(4) Emily E., born June 29, 1868, married Harry 
Raub. They reside at 419 West Warren Street, Bucy- 
rus, Ohio. 

(5) Merrick L., born November 26, 1870, was drowned 
at Columbus, Ohio, aged twenty years. 

Section HI. 

EsTHEii, daughter of Jesse and Elizabeth Dyer-Lan- 
caster, was born May 2, 1802. She married Israel At- 
kinson. They had one child which died in infancy. 

Section IV. 

John Lancaster, son of Jesse and Elizabeth Dyer- 
Lancaster, was born June 28, 1804, and died July 29, 
1887. He resided on a farm in Harford County, Md. 
He married Mary Ann, daughter of Isaiah and Nancy 
Ann Blufford-Lancaster. She was born July 10, 18()8, 
and died in Chester County, Pennsylvania, Decem- 
ber 22, 18H4. They were the parents of eight child- 
ren: Elijah, born October 1, 1838, died August 29, 
1871, in Baltimore, unmarried; Esther; Moses >S., born 



BENJAMIN LANCASTER. 45 

Februarys, 1848, died February 19, 1850; Ma nj Elizabeth, 
Willkoii Peuit, Ha)iiiti](. aud Manj Jane. The last two 
mentioned were twins, who died aged four years. 

Esther, daughter of John and Mary A. Lancaster, 
was born February 7, 1844. She married Samuel L. 
Webster March 11, 1875. He died January 4, 1899. 
She resides at Hopewell Cotton Works, Chester County, 
Pa. Their children are: Franklin, born February 5, 
1876: Sarah E., born October 11, 1877; Mary Emily, 
born April 23, 1879; Helen Mar and Alice Cary (twins), 
born January 30, 1881; Ethel, born October 23, 1883; 
Elwood Stanley, born October 1, 1885; Robert Best, 
born November 26, 1887, and Esther Lancaster, born 
September 30, 1889. 

Jesf<e, son of John and Mary A. Lancaster, was born 
May 5. 1846, and died October 3, 1880. He married 
Georgia A. Lancaster, daughter of John D. and Mar- 
tha A. Lancaster. She was born November 29, 1851. 
They became the parents of two children: (1) Ruth, 
born April 6, 1874, married Frank D. Gosnell and 
Hved in Baltimore. She died March 31, 1902. They 
had two children, Ruth and Eva. 

(2) Jesse Milton, born February 2, 1880. Resides at 
1330 North Mount Street, Baltimore, Md. After the 
death of Jesse Lancaster, Georgia A. Lancaster mar- 
ried Edward Murphy. They reside in Baltimore, Md., 
and have two children : Lorena, born July 14, 1882, 
and Edward, born November 3, 1890. 

Marif Elizabeth, daughter of John and Mary Lancas- 
ter, was born December 20, 1850. She married D. R. 
Best in Baltimore, Md., March 11, 1875. Previous to 
her marriage slie had been a teacher. D. R. Best 
is a prominent attorney at Angola, Indiana, and 



46 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

is a member of the law lirm of Best, Bratton & 
Yotter. He has represented his district in the State 
Legislature two terms. They have no children. 

WiUidiii r()ii/, .-on of John and Mary Ann Lancaster, 
was bom April ^0, ]Ho4. He married Emma Maxwell 
May 25, 1882. They reside near Norwich, Iowa, and 
have two children: Mary, born July 15, ISKB, and 
Eugene, born September 7, IS'.IO. 

Section V. 

J/<iiiii(i/i, the youngest child of Jesse and Elizabeth 
Dyer-Lancaster, was bom March 22, IMti, and died in 
Huntington, Ind., March, ]S7H. She married William 
L. Spencer. They resided in Richmond, Ind., for sev- 
eral years, but afterwards removed to Huntington, Ind. 
They were the parents of seven children : Josep/i, born 
December 11, ls;]s, died February 20, ls()2: J. hVimnJ, 
Maurice L., C/uuics Starr, Matilda, born in ls4s, died 
aged IH years: Albert, born in 1852, died in November, 
1872, and J/arn Ellen. 

J. Edinird Spencer was born December 13, 1840. He 
resides at LaGro, V/abash, County, Ind. He was twice 
married. His first wife was Zadie A. King, daughter 
of Thomas W. and Sarah King, to whom he was mar- 
ried in isf)!. The second wife of J. Edward Spencer 
was Olive Spencer, daughter of George W. and Jane 
Hall Spencer, whom he married in 1n7(3. By his lirst 
marriage there were two children: (I) Albert L. and 
(2) Matilda M. By his second marriage there were 
eight children: Lee W., born in 1877; Lindon H., born 
in 18,S(j; Mary v., born in 18H4; Glenn, bom in 18^6, 
died aged two weeks; Frank V., born in ls88; Edna E. , 
bom in 18<)(); Chfford O., born in 18U2; and Gertrude, 
born in 1895. 



BENJAMIN LANCASTER. -it 

(1) Albert L. Sp(>ncei- was born in 1S05. He married 
Estelia Patch in lsi)L>. They bav(« two chilrtren, Ralph, 
born in 1^1)4, and Harold, bom in bsUT. They reside in 
Manstield, Ohio. 

(2) Matilda M. Spencer was born in l.s72. She mar- 
ried Grant M. Flemming- in 1^94. They reside in War- 
ren, Ind. They had four children; Harry, born in 
1895, died in 1H9G; Edith, born in 1S97; Ruth, born in 
ISOO, and AYilbnr. born in December, 19(Ki. 

Mdiiricc A. Sji('nc< I- was l^orn March 16, lHi;j. He w^as 
superintendent of the schools of Huntington County, 
Ind., for several years, and is now a prominent attor- 
ney in Hunting-ton, Ind. He has been married twice. 
His first wife w^as Almira S. Best, who died October 15, 
1873. His second wife w^as Blanche M. Brookover. 
They have three children : (1) Herbert, born February 
18, l<'-i79, married Cloe Lininger. They have one child, 
Herbeit D<,novan. Herbert seivccl through the late 
Spanish War and is now engaged in the practice of law 
with his father. (2) Edith M., born December 27, 1H84; 
and (;]) W. Paul, born July 15, lss7. 

cinii-hs stdii- >'/yM/ro' was born October 28, 1846. He 
mairied Mary Margaret Campbell, March 6, 1^73. 
They reside at Larkin, Kansas, and have tw^o children: 
Nora, born December 23, 1873, and William Albert, 
born May 20, 1877. 

Mdi !/ KJIen Speiivtr was bom June 21, 1855, and died 
in 1884. She married Vincent M. Ccole and resided in 
Bloomingtcm, 111. They had tw^o sons: Albert S., who 
lives in Pittsburgh, and Benjamin, who resides in 
Web!-:ter City, Iowa. Vincent M. Coole lives in Lo- 
gansiDort, Ind. 



48 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

CHAPTER IX. 

Ann Lancaster, the second child and only daugh- 
ter of Benjamin and Rachel Barlow-Lancaster, was 
born the 2bth of 6th mo., 17.";!, in Bucks County, Penn. 
Under date of 4th of Gth nio., 17(311, in the minutes of 
Deer Creek Monthly Meeting- of Friends, in Harford 
County, Md., we find: "Ann Lancaster, daughter of 
Benjamin, was reported to the meeting for marying 

Weeks, not a member of the Society. " In the 

minutes of the above meeting under date of 2nd of 11th 
mo., 1769, we find that Rachel Lancaster, mother of 
Ann, was held responsible for the marriage of her 
daughter, as shown by the following: "Joseph Hus- 
band and William Coale, Jr., are directed to inform 
Rachel Lancaster that an acknowledgment of her 
misconduct in encouraging the visit of a young man, 
not a member of the Society, to her daughter in order 
for marriage, is expected. " Under date of 5th of 4th 
mo., 1770, we find: "Rachel Lancaster sent a few 
lines acknowledging and condemning her misconduct 
in her daughter's case, which w^as read here, and re- 
ceived as satisfaction. " Ann Lancaster Weeks had 
one child, and further than the above we have no 
information, although there may have been other 
children. 

CHAPTER X. 

Joseph, the fourth child of Benjamin and Rachel 
Barlow-Lancaster, was boin 7th of 1 lib mo.. 17r)S. He 
removed to Harford County, Md. with his parents, as 
shown by the certificate of Rachel Lancaster, his 
mother, reconnnending her and her four children to 
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mo., 1770, Joseph's name appearing amonr? the four 
children named in the certificate. In the minutes of 
Gunpowder Monthly Meetin<2^ under date of 28th of 7th 
mo., 1780, we find the followinjj;-: " This meeting: beinj? 
informed that Joseph Lancaster hath gone out in mar- 
riage from amongst us, we therefore appoint James 
Hicks and John Mason to draw a few lines in order to 
testify against him. " In the minutes of the above 
meeting under date of '2^th of 8th mo., 17N>, we find: 
"The friends appointed to draw some lines in order to 
testify against Joseph Lancaster have produced them 
to this meeting as follows: 

"Whereas, Joseph Lancaster hath had a birthright 
among friends, but fcr want of knowing a true estab- 
lishment on the sure foundation, hath erred so far as 
to accomplish marriage with one not in profession, by 
the assistance by a priest, for which breach of good 
order we testify against him and disown him, the said 
Joseph Lancaster from being any longer a member in 
unity with us, the people called Quakers, until he con- 
demns the same to the satisfaction of this meeting. 
That he may is our desire. Given forth from our 
Monthly Meeting at Gunpowder, 2Gthof Mth mo., 1780. " 

In the land records of Harford County there is a deed 
recorded bearing date of August, 1808, from Joseph 
Lancaster to Benjamin and Samuel Richardson for Lot 
No. 4, part of "Charles Bounty, " S9i acres for $500, in 
which his wife, Sarah, joins in acknowledgment of the 
deed. The writer has no further information concern- 
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50 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

CHAPTER XI. 

Benjamin, ^^on of Benjamin and Rachel T^arlow-Lan- 
caster, was born November 1(>, IVfil. and died in 
October, ls:26. The exact date of his death is not 
known to the writer, but as his will was executed Oct. 
8, 1826 and proved October 31, 1S"20, his death probably 
occurred between these two dates. (See Note X.) He 
married Martha Williams and resided near Belair, Har- 
ford County, Md. By occupation he was a farmer and 
but little of his history is knov/n. 

Benjamin and Martha Williams-Lancaster were the 
parents of eight children : 

Aaron, see Section I. 

Casandra, see Section II. 

William, died aged forty years, unmarried. 

Mary, see Section ILL 

Enoch, see Section IV. 

Thomas Benjamin, see Section V. 

Ann, died unmarried. 

John, see Secti(ni VI. 

Section I. 

Aaron, son of Benjamin and Martha Williams-Lan- 
caster, was born in Harford County, Md., December 27, 
1787, and died in Wheeling, West Virginia, JulyH, 18(39. 
He learned the trade of shoemaking with his uncle, 
Jesse Lancaster, and resided in Baltimore for several 
years and then returned to Harford County. In l''-i2s 
he removed to Belmont County, Ohio, where he worlced 
at his trade. On April 1, lSo7, he removed to Wheel- 
ing and engaged in a large cooperage manufactory, 
which was largely under the supervision of his three 
eldest sons, He was a staunch Friend. He married 



BENJAMIN LANCASTER 51 

Hannah Acly, dauyhtor of Jarees and Mary Ady. She 
died August 17, 1^61, in her sixty-nhith year. 

Aaron and Hannah Ady-Lancaster were the parents 
of ten children: James Adij. Ilciijdnn'ii WiJJidin, Sainnel, 
Sarali I/>inii(i/t, ('/larifi/ Aim, Manj L'fl.cccd, T/ntnids 
I'Jdircrd, Martini Ja/ic, .IdsIuki Aaron and ( 'asa ikJ ra . 

James Adij Lancaster was born in Baltimore, January 
10, ISIG, and died in Wheeling-, September 22, issB. He 
learned the trade of a cooper with his grandfather, 
James Ady, in Belmont Countj^, Ohio. He removed 
with his parents to Wheeling and with his father and 
two eldest brothers he engaged in the manufacture of 
Hour barrels and luiil kegs, employing a large number 
of men. On May 5, ]S63, he mairied Roxe Ann Hall, 
who died February 21, 1S70. On Nov. 4, 1874, he mar- 
ried Elizabeth Dowler, who still resides in Wheeling. 
James Lancaster had two children by his first marriage: 
(1) James H., born January 2, 1H66, married Katharine 
Vogie, June 8, 1887. They had two children: Walter 
Lennion, born August 15, 18'JO, died January 3, 1892; 
and Katharine, born October o(>, l<s<J3. (2) Minnie, 
born Oct. 6, 1S64, married Harry C. Stewart, June 28, 
1893. He is a druggist. They reside on the corner of 
Jacob and Thirty-sixth streets. Wheeling, and have one 
child, Ruth Dale, born August 10, 18i)(3. 

Benjamin William Lancaster, son of Aaron and Hannah 
Lancaster, was born July 24. 1817, and died in 1HS9. 
He was a merchant at Cameron, West Virginia, and 
was married twice. He married Rebecca J., daughter 
of Rev. William Holiday, a minister in the Christian 
Church, in 1840. They had two children: (1) Annie, 
w^ho married, first, Charles Mackin, who died at Cam- 
eron, West Virginia. She married, second, Thomas 



52 THE LANCASTER FAMILY, 

Moore, and resides at Trinidad, Colorado. (2) Mary, 
who married John Blair, and resides at Golden, Col. 
Two children: Frank and Edith. 

Benjamin W. Lancaster married second, Sarah M. 
O^le-Logdston, a widow, in 1H(33. She was born in 
1838. Five children: (3) Wilham B., born November 
22, 1864, is a confectionery manufacturer at Allegheny, 
Penn. He married Bertha Barnett, September 16, 1894. 
Children: B. William, born March 24, 1H97: Nile, born 
February 5, l!!(i(), and Marie Thelma, born November 
15, 1901. (4) Charles E., born June 25, 1^67 is engaged 
in the realestate and oil business at Cameron, West 
Virginia. He married Laura B. Barnett, October 7, 
1892. Children: Lucile, born March 25, 1S94, and Mary, 
born November 22, 1896. (5) Mary Belle, born Novem- 
ber 3, 1869, married Dove T. Burton, April 24, 1890, 
and resides at Moundsville, West Virginia. Children: 
W. Lester, b(n'n June 29, 1893 and Irene, born June 5, 
1.S91. (6) Frank W. Lancaster, born October 6, 1871, 
married Cora Dickey, in August, 1900. They reside at 
Moundsville, West Virginia. (7) Samuel N., born 
October 20, 1^77, is an electrician at Wheeling, West 
Virginia. 

SdiiiiK'/, the third son of Aaron and Hannah Ady- 
Lancaster, was boi-n November 3, ISIS. He worked in 
his father's factory until he was twenty-three years of 
age. He was licensed to preach in May, 1S41, in the 
Methodist Protestant Church, and was a member of the 
Muskingum Conference in Ohio for forty-eight years. 
He was superannuated six years before his death. He 
was a prominent member of his conference. He died 
August 15, l.ss<). He married Jane Duling, July 4, 
1849. Slie was a daughter of Edward Duling, and was 
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To them were torn six eliildren: (1) Sarah, {'2) Han- 
nah Adah, (;■)) James Fr;inlxlin. (4) Elizabeth, (">) Mary 
Jane and (0) Edn.nnd Dnling-, the last four having died 
young. (1) Sarah Lancaster was born March 17, 1852. 
She married H. S. Ely, sonol George Ely, February 3, 
1H70. He was born September 25, 1M41, and is a mer- 
chant in Wellston, Ohio. They have eight children: 
Samuel E., born November 1(>, l^^TO; George Leon- 
ard, born Dec(mibcr ID, 1M71; Ada Christene, born 
December 14, ls73: James Franklin, born February 

10, 1876: Henry Frederic, born October 2, 1<S82: Harold 
Duling, bom Febiuaiy 2(5- 18M5; Doris Hazel, born 
April 18, 1!^8M; and Louis May, born January o(\ 1S1J4. 
Ada Christene Ely married Charles Thompson. (2) Han- 
nah Adah-Lancaster was bom September 7, lH5it. She 
married Aaron Riley and resides on a farm near 
Irville, Ohio. They had eight children: Mary, Her- 
man, Ruth, Marjorie, Charles, Virgil and two who died 
in infancy. 

S((i-(i/i II<iiiii(ili, daughter of Aaron and Hannah Ady- 
Lancaster, was born Septeniter 3, 1S2(), and died April 
21, 1874, unmarried. 

('hitritij Aim, daughter of Aaron and Hannah Ady- 
Lancaster, was bom June 28, 1823. She married Heze- 
kiah Hendon, December 2(», 1H5(>. Her descendants 
will be given in Chapter XII. 

Mary Ilebecca, daughter of Aaron and Hannah Ady- 
Lancaster, was bom February 12, 1^24, and died Aug. 

11, 1858. She married Vernon Barton October 11, 1841 
and resided in Wheeling. He was a machinist. 

They had seven children: (1) James S. ; (2) Aaron 
L.; (3) Isaac V.; (4) Sarah J.: (5) John W. : ((3) Hannah 
L., and (7) Julia E. 



54 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

(2) Aaron L. Barton married Kate Birmingham. 
They have two children: William and Harry. 

(;]) Isaac V. Barton married Laura Handy. They 
have two children: J(^sse and Clyde. 

(T)) Jolm V/. Barton married Nancy Mill. They liave 
two children: Neill and Virginia. 

((')) Hannah L. Barton mari-icd James Robb. He 
died in 1S91». No children. 

(7) Julia E. Barton married Absalom Beal. He is a 
carpenter and builder. They reside in Wheeling-. 

T/ioiiKis FjJtninl, the seventh child of Aaron and 
Hannah Ady-Lancaster, was born in Harford County, 
Md., June li\ ls26. His father removed to Wheeling, 
Va. when he was eleven years of age and he grew t(^ 
manhood and learned the cooper trade at his father's 
factory. He was licensed to preach in the Methodist 
Protestant Church in February, 1H44, and w^as appoint- 
ed assistant pastor of the Wh(M>ling Circuit in ll~i4S, 
which he served about eleven years. During this time 
he was engaged in superintending the manufacture of 
flour barrels and preparing for the active ministry. In 
1857 he united w^ith the West Virginia Conference and 
served the following pastorates: Fairmount lMr)7 to 
1859; Palatine, 1859 to 1801; Fairmount, 1801 to 1802. 
In the fall of 1802 he removed to the Indiana Confer- 
ence and served the following pastorates: Middletown, 
1802 to 1805; Kendallvillc, ls(;5 to 1870; New Haven, 
1870 to 187;]; Kendalville, 1873 to 1874; Spencerville, 
1874 to 1879; Muncie. 1879 to 1880; Franklin, 1880 to 
1881; Mooresville, 1881 to 1883; Edinburg, 1883 to 1880; 
Mier, 1880 to 1888; Muncie, 188S to 1889; Greenfield, 
1891 to 1892: Altoona, isill) to 1900. He has been presi- 
dent of his conference for three terms, and during the 
first term, 1872 to 1873, he continued to act as pastor at 



BENJAMIN LANCASTER. 55 

New Haven while attending: to his official duties. Dur- 
ing the last two terms, 1889 to 1891, he devoted his en- 
tire time to the duties of his office. He h:is now taken 
a suj^erannuated relation to the conference and resides 
in Columbia City, Ind. He has been married twice. 
His first wife was Margaret Dowler, daughter of George 
and Maiy Dowler, to whom he was married June 1"), 
1847. She was born April 26, 1827, and died September 
26, 1852. His second wife was Mary Jane, daughter of 
John and Nancy Jane Talbert, to whom he was married 
April 10, 1853. She was born January 1(», 1832. By 
his first marriage there were two children : ( 1 ) Eugene 
Wesley, born May 4, 1849. died September 10, 1854; 
(2) Nelson Watson. 

By his second marriage there were seven children: 

(3) James B., born April 11, 1854, in Marshall County, 
West Virginia, died September 17, 1854, and is buried 
in Marshall County. 

(4) Thomas Edward. 

(5) John William, born at Fairmount, West Virginia, 
February 20, 1857, died July 18, 1865, and is buried at 
Luray, Heniy County, Ind. 

(6) Francis Pierpoint was born at Palatine, West 
Virginia, March 10, 1861 and died November 4. 1S82. 
He is buried at Spencerville, Ind. 

(7) Charles Ellsworth. 

(8) Louis Maple, born at Maples, Ind., January 5, 
1871, died April 11, 1872, and is buried at Maples, Allen 
County, Ind. 

(9) Harry Fred. 

(2) Nelson Watson Lancaster was born in Marshall 
County, Virginia, (now West Virginia), February 22, 
1852 and died at Fort Wayne, Ind., January 15, 1891. 
He was yardmaster of the New York, Chicago and St. 



56 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Louis Kailway at Fort Wayne. He niarrit'd Clara Bell 
Maple, daug:htei- of Louis Maple, of Maples, Allen 
County, Ind. They were the parents of two children: 

(a) Louis Maple, born September 18, IH?."), married 
Emma Sehalk, of Fort Wayne, Ind. They reside in 
Chicago, where he is employed as weight inspector at 
the stock yards by the N. Y., C. & St. L. R. R. 

(b) Grace, born July 27, 1H7S. 

(4) Thomas Edward Lancaster, son of Thomas E. and 
Mary J., w^as born in Marshall County, West Virginia, 
August IS, 1S55 and died July 8, l^'87, at Chuiubusco, 
Ind. He was engaged in the mercantile business with 
George W. Maxwell, at Churubusco, Ind. He married 
Nettie C. Barr, March IS, 1SS5. She was the eldest 
daughter of Samuel F. and Fanny Barr, of Churubus- 
co. They had one son, George Maxwell, born June 
•24. 1SS6. 

(7) Charles Ellsworth, son of Thomas E. and Mary J. 
Lancaster, was born at Luray, Henry County, Ind., 
December 1(5, isi;;]. He is a member of the firm of 
Maxwell, Lancaster & Company, at Columbia City, 
Ind. He married Emma A. Barr, youngest daughter of 
Samu(4 F. and Fanny Barr, Oct. is, 1SS7. They have 
two children: Freda, born January 1(3, 1S<)4; Gail, born 
July 22, 1S98. 

(it) Harry Fred, the youngest son of Thomas E. and 
Mary J. Lancaster, was born at Maples, Allen County, 
Ind., April 24, 1S73. H(> is a member of the firm of 
Maxwell, Lancaster & Co., at Columbia City, Ind. He 
married Florence Elizabeth, daughter of John and 
Mary (Schrader) Coulter, of Churubusco, Ind., June 19, 

1895. They had two children: Carroll, born March 11, 

1896, died March 23, 1S96; Archie DeWitt, born August 
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BENJAMIN LANCASTER. O/ 

Miirflnt .hni<\ daui^'htei" of Aaron and Hannah Ady- 
Ijancaster, was born January :2S, iHod and died Sep- 
tember 18, 1S52. She married George Cowl, Sep- 
tember i;], 1S40. They had one ehikl: John Cowl, 
who married Martha Clayton. They reside in ¥/heel- 
ing and have eight children: Jennie, Mary, Fred, Harry, 
Frank, Earl, John and James. 

JosliiKi Ad rail, son of Aaron and Hannah Ady-Lancas- 
ter, was born November 4, 1H81. He resides at Leaven- 
w^orth, Kansas. He is a prominent minister in the 
Methodist Episcopal Church. He married Rebecca 
Snedeker, November ;j, h'-CO. They had two children: 
(1) Ida May, born October G, 1861, died October 7. 1876; 
{'2} Emma Blanche, born June 23, 1866. 

(Yisaii(Jr((, the youngest daughter of Aaron and Han- 
nah Ady-Lancaster, was born May 16, 1886. She mar- 
ried W. F. Johnson, December "io, 180o. He was a 
captain in the Civil War. He is deceased. They had 
three children: Ella, who married Albert Schlag; Emma, 
and Charles. Casandra Johnson resides at Leaven- 
worth, Kansas. 

Section II. 

Casandra, daughter of Benjamin and Martha (Wil- 
liams) Lancaster, was born July 4, 1789 and died March 
17, 1865. She married Robert Ford. He was born in 
January, 1785, and died in July, 1S34. They resided in 
Baltimore County, Md. , and were the parents of nine 
children: Boyd, Ilobert, JJanj, WiJliaiu, Harriet 'i acker, 
luitherrhie, Benjaiuhi L., Mart/id, cud Tlioiims, who died 
unmarried. 

Bond Ford married Julia Parlett, Their children 



58 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

were : Amanda, who married Edward Hamilton and 
resides at Columbus, Ohio: William, who married Jen- 
nie Belt and resides at Warren, Md.: Priscilla, who 
married John Ryan and resides at Baltimore, Md.: 
Julia, who married Edward Lancaster and resides at 
Scarff, Md.; Thomas, who married Julia Ann Knight 
and resiesd at Hyde, Md. : Mary C, who married Jesse 
Billing-slea and resides at Gittings, Baltimore County, 
Md., and David, deceased. 

li'olx li, son of Robert and Casandra Lancaster-Ford, 
was born October 2, lsl3 and died February 17, 1H,S-1. 
He married Louisa Foard, a cousin, daughter of Thomas 
and Mary Lancaster-Foard, November 2, 1H37. They 
had six children : (1) Caroline L.; (2) Robert Wesley: 
(3) Daniel Alfred: (4) Charles Edward; (o) Mary Alice; 
(6) George Henry; (7) Eurial B., deceased; (8) Lewis, 
deceased. 

(1) Caroline L. Foard was Ijorn February 2, 1^4"). 
She married John R. Tarbert, October is, l,sf')('). They 
reside at Towson, Maryland. 

(2) Robert Wesley Foard was born May 3(», 1S47. He 
married Sarah White, June 16, l!-<C)9. They reside at 
the corner of Washington and Gay Streets, Baltimore, 
Maryland. 

(3) Daniel Alfred Foard Avas born April 16, 1850. He 
married Mary Adelia Roe, December 13, 1^77. He is 
pastor of Walbrook M. E. Church, and resides at 3023 
West Nortli Avenue, Baltimore, Maryland. 

(4) Charles Edward Foard was born October 5, 1^51. 
He married Laura V. McCubbin, June 16, 1877. They 
reside at 1613 Francis Street, Baltimore, Maryland. 

(5) Mary Alice Foard was born February 3, 1853. 
She married John R. Johnson, November S, isTo. They 



BENJAMIN LANCASTER. 59 

reside at Pallston, Harford County, Maryland. 

(()) George Henry Foard was born June 2'-J, 1S5S. He 
married Daisy All, September 26, 1S92. They reside at 
2(382 East Chase Street, Baltimore, Maryland. 

J/anj Foiird, daughter of Robert and Casandra Lan- 
caster-Foard married John McCubbin, and resided in 
Baltimore County, Maryland. They had one son, 
Joseph. 

Winidiii Foard, son of Robert and Casandra Lancas- 
ter-Foard, married Mary Foard, a cousin, daughter of 
Thomas and Mary Lancaster-Foard. They had seven 
children: (1) Augustus, (2) George, of Cooptown, Md., 
(o) Minerva, (4) Aaron Lancaster, of Lauraville, Md. , 
(")) Beaumont, ((3) Robert, and (7) Virginia, deceased. 

Ifarricf 'rucker Foard, daughter of Robert and Casan- 
dra Lancaster-Foard, was born November 1, 181H. She 
married Wesley Knight, and still resides near Sweet 
Air, Baltimore County, Maryland. They were the 
parents of twelve children: (1) Sarah Jane, (2) Wes- 
ley, (3) Casandra, (4) Upton Robert, (5) Jesse Lee, ((3) 
Mary, (7) Katharine Ellen, (s) Julia Ann, (9) Randolph 
Pope, (10) Laura Virginia. (11) Harriet Anettie, (12) 
Elizabeth Ray. 

(1) Sarah Jane Knight was born April 26, 1S39. She 
married William Standiford, and resides at Taylor, Md. 

'(2) Wesley Knight was born October 5, 1H40. He 
married Laura Jarrett and resides at Sweet Air, Md. 

(3) Casandra Knight v/as born February 13, 1842 and 
died February 15, ls96. She married Charles Standi- 
ford and resided at Sarah Furnace, Maryland. 

(4) Upton RobertKnight was born December 2S, ls43. 
He married Annie Roach and resides in Baltimore, Md. 



60 THE LANCASTER FAMILY, 

(T)) Jesse Lee Knight was born Septoniber 24, 1^4-"), 
and died July 23, 1S97. 

(6) Mary Knight was born July 2'J, l^i~. She mar- 
ried David Parlett and resides at Annapolis, Md. 

(7) Katharine Ellen Knight was born June 24, 1H49. 
She resides with her mother at Sweet Air, Md. 

(8) Julia Ann Knight w^as born July 13, 1H51. wShe 
married Thomas Ford and resides at Hyde, Md. 

(9) Randolph Pope Knight was born December 9, 
1853. He married Caroline Bates and resides at Co- 
lumbus, Ohio. 

(10) Laura Virginia Knight was born June 4, ls,"0. 
She marrif^d Robert Hall and resides at Baltimore, Md. 

(11) Harriet Ancttie Knight was born January 9, 
1859. She married James Jackson and resides at Sweet 
Air, Maryland. 

(12) Ehzabeth Ray Knight was born June 25, 1862. 
She married Ensor Brow^n and resides at Sweet Air, 
Maryland. 

<'<ifh(iriii(' Foard, daughter of Robert and Casandra 
Lancaster-Foard, was born September 3, 1821 and died 
April 23, 1S58. She married Jesse AV. Lee, November 
25, 1S41 and resided in Baltimore County, Md. They 
were the parents of five children : (1 ) Ellen Casandra, 
(2) John Legrand, (3) Harriet Ann, (4) Mary Martha, and 
(5) Ariel Catharine. 

(1) Ellen Casandra Lee was born December 27, 1844. 
She married Benjamin Augustus Guyton and had two 
children : (a) Laura Grace, (b) Jesse Eleanor, unmarried, 
(a) Laura Grace Guyton married Julius Kempter. No 
children. 

(2) John Legrand Lee was born July 24, ls43. He 
married Mary Kepler and had one son: Jesse Beaumont 



BENJAMIN LANCASTER. ()1 

Lee, who married Jennie Kennear and had four chil- 
dren: John, Leona Isabella, deceased; Shelley and 
Mary Claire. 

(3) Harriet Ann Lee was born July 31, 1S53. She 
married Thomas W. Ford, a cousin, son of Benjamin 
and Mary (Forward) Ford. They reside at No. 2547 
West North Avenue, Baltimore, Md. They had six 
children : Benjamin Lee; Robert Edg'ar: Jesse Elmer, 
deceased; William Webster, deceased; Irvino' Legrand 
and Ella Grace. 

(4) Mary Martha Le^ was born January 13, 18r)5. 
She married William C. Teal and resides at No. 68 
Princeton Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Their children are: 
Susan Gertrude, William and Grace Fairview. 

(5) Ariel Catharine Lee was born August 3, lK^i^. 
She married Joseph F. McB^e and resides at No. 2431 
Woodbrook Avenue, Baltimore, Md. Their children 
are: (a) Lee Kepler McBee; (b) Joseph Franklin Mc- 
Bee; (c) Idelle Briarly, who married John Arthur 
Fricker, and has two children : Helen Idelle and Arthur 
Franklin; (d) Jessie Wilson McBee. 

Benjdiiihi L. Ford, son of Robert and Casandra (Lan- 
caster) Foard, was barn October 25, ls23. He resides 
at No. 241 Carroll Street, Woodberry, Baltimore. He 
was married twice. His first wife was Mary E. Foward, 
whom he married in 1845. They had eleven children: 
(1) John Milton, (2) Laura Virginia, deceased, (3) Ella 
Casandra, (4) Thomis William, (5) Katharine, (6) Mary 
Elizabeth, (7) Alice May. (s) Martha Matilda, (5») Ada 
Louisa, (10) Robert Ellsworth and (11) Florence Bell. 
By his second wife, Elizabeth Wilson, Benjamin Ford 
had one child, (12) Annie Dale. 

(1) John Milton Ford was born July 10, 1847. Pie 



62 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

married Annie Marpole, and resides at Wilminotnn, 
Deleware. No children. 

(3) Ella C. Ford was born November 11, 1n:)1. She 
married Robert Munro and resides at Towson, Balti- 
more County, Md. Their cliildren are : 

(a) Thomas W. Munro, who married Sarah Council- 
man. No children. 

(b) Mary Elizabeth, who married Agustus Arnold 
Piper and has live children : George, Yellott, Etta 
May, Robert Arnold, Helen Beatrice and Grace Evelyn. 

(c) Robert Ely Munro, who married May Holly and 
has one child, Robert Leroy. 

(d) Hattie May Munro, who married Howard Num- 
bers and has one child, Jesse Marion. 

(e) Ada Catharine Munro, who married Clarence 
Hobbs. He is deceased. 

(f) Florence Mable Munro, unmarried. 

(4) Thomas William Ford was born March (), isr)3. 
He married Harriet Ann Lee, a cousin, daughter of 
Jesse W. and Catharine (Foard) Lee, and resides at No. 
2547 West North Avenue, Baltimore, Md. Their chil- 
dren are given elsewhere. 

(o) Katharine Ford was born January 28, lsr)5. She 
married John Halbert and resides at Perry Hall, Md. 
Children : William, deceased. May, deceased, Raymond 
and Mary Avas. 

(6) Mary E. Ford was born October 8, 1856. She 
married David Kelly and resides at Chester, Penn. 
Their children are : Lillian Mny, Viola Gertrude and 
Clarence Eugene. 

(7) Alice May Ford was born September l;j, 1858. 
She married William Kemp and has two children : Olive 
Lee and Myrtle Viola. 

(8) Martha M. Ford was born September 12, I860. 



BENJAMIN LANCASTER. 63 

She married Samuel Read Kemp and resides at No. 
•2514 Francis Street, Baltimore, Md. 

(9) Ada L. Ford was born Au|2:ust 12, 1802. She mar- 
ried Francis Burnell Randall and resides at Curtis Bay, 
Anne Arundel County, Md. Children : John Com ley, 
Robert Allen, Francis Dudley, Katharine Alverta, Alice 
Hilda and William Paret. 

(1(») Robert E. Ford was born January 12, 1865. He 
is unmarried. 

(11) Florence B. Ford was born March 22, 1867. She 
married John Coltrider and resides at Mount Washing- 
ton, Md. Their children are : Violet Naoma, Edna 
Pearl, Grace Lee, Robert Nelson and Chester Arthur. 

(12) Annie Dale Ford was born June 4, 1872. She 
married John Nicols and resides at No. 2514 Francis 
Street, Baltimore, Md. Their children : George Ells- 
worth and Idelle. 

Mdii/id, daug'hh'r of Robert and Casandra Lancaster- 
Foard, married John McCubbin, her brother-in-law, and 
resided in Baltimore County, Md. She is deceased. 
They had six children: Agnes; Harry; Owen, de- 
ceased; Casandra; Alice, deceased; and Emma. 

Section III. 

Mary, daughter of Benjamin and Martha Williams- 
Lancaster, w^as born June 1(), 1795. She married 
Thomas Foard and to them were born seven children : 
S)jlvestei\ Louisa A., ('(isdiidra, J/anj L., MartJitt J/., 
JUiijiini'ni F. and Aiiiki F.rrm. 

Sylvester Foard was born March 11, 1817, and died 
February 26, 1877. He married Ann Clayton. They 
liad three children : 

(1) Albert, who married Emiria HaiL They have two 



64 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

children : Ida B. and Charles T. 

(2) Leonard, who marrii'd Lilhe Price. They have 
four fhildren: Ehner II., Bertha F., Charles T. and 
Beulah. 

(;]) Emma, who married George:" H. Hail. They have 
two children : Bessie M. and Mary. 

Louisa A. Fi)!inl, daughter of Thomas and Mary, 
was born September 13, isls, and died December 
2, 1S65. She married Robert Foard, a cousin, son 
of Robert and Casandra Lancaster-Foard. Her de- 
scendants were given in Section II, of this Chapter. 

('((Sandra, daughter of Thomas and Mary, was born 
July 22, 1820, and died September 21), 1.S94. She mar- 
ried Joseph Guinn Burton, October 2s, 1S41. They 
were the parents of nine children: (1) Mary Louisa, 
(2) Charles, (3) Thomas W., (4) John G., (5) Sylvester 
F., (0) Emma, (7) Martha, (8) Clara, and (9) George L. 

\1) Mary Louisa Burton was born May 7, 1843 and 

died in March, issi. She married Grover, and 

had two children : Charles and Wilbur. 

(2) Charles Burton w^as born February 14, 184^) and 
died August (), 1852. 

(3) Thomas W. Burton was born June 29, 1840. He 
married Ennna Bull and resides at 1()08 Preston Street, 
Baltimore, Maryland. 

(4) John G. Burton was born June 13, 1^49 and died 
August 27), ls:)2. 

(5) Sylvester F. Burton was born April 24. is.")2 and 
died August 2(), 187)2. 

(0) Emma Burton uiarried .John Creamer. They 
have three children : Estelle, Artliur and Mabel. 

(8) Clara Burton was born November 4, 1859. She 
resides at 1502 North Carolina Street, Baltimore. 




MRS. HANNAH SPENCER. 
Page 46. 



BENJAMIN LANCASTER. 65 

(il) GJeorge L. Burton was born December 20, 1R62. 
He married Allie Howard October 2s, issH. They re- 
side at Belair, Md.. and Inive two cliildren. 

Miinj L. Foil I'd, daughter of Thomas and Mary Lan- 
caster-Foard, was born January 1, 182;^>. and died July 
26, iSMi). She married William Foard, a cousin, son of 
Robert and Casandra Lancaster-Foard. Their descend- 
ants were given in Section II of this chapter. 

j]f(irf/i«i ]\f., daughter of Thomas and Mary Lancas- 
ter-Foard, was born May 17, 1^27, and died July 28, 
1895. She was married twice. Her lirst husband was 

Holland. Her second husband was E. Beaumont, 

who still resides at Benson, Md. 

Ih'iijiiiiihi F., son of Thomas and Mary Lancaster- 
Foard, was born May 26, 180O, and died November 16, 
1892. He married Ellinore Burton in 1852, and lived 
in Harford County, Md. Tlicy were the parents of 
four children: (1) Mary E., (2) Annie E., (;j) F. T., (4) 
John B. (1) Mary E. Foard was born November 14, 
1854. She married William O. B. Wright, November 
25, 1875. They reside at Fork, Md.. and have four 
children: Eleanor, Franklin E., Berlin F., and Estelle. 

(2) Annie E. Foard was born February 2-], 1H57. She 
married John C. Wilson March 23, issi. They reside 
at Fork, Md., and have one child, J. Ruth. 

(3) F. T. Foard was born January 2(), ISGG. He nrar- 
ried Emma McComas in March, 18s-]. They reside at 
Fork, Md., and have three children : .7. Stanley, Percy 
McComas and Eleanor. 

(4) John Burson Foard was born Se])tember 10, 1867. 
He was twice married. His lirst wife was Carrie R. 
Archer, Avhom he married February 10, lss;j. She died 
in July, lss6. He married Mina Bivens, in November, 



66 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

18H6. By his tirst inaiTiaj^t' tlioro were two children: 
Ada E. and Carrie A., and by his second marriage there 
was one child, Grace. He resides at Gittings, Md. 

Ami El'rid Foanl, daug-hter of Thomas and Mary 
Lancaster-Foard, was born April 18, 1841, and died 
May 12, issf). She married Caleb C. Corman and re- 
sided at Taylor, Md. They had four children, all of 
whom reside at Taylor, Md. : Charles, Sylvester, 
Mamie and Ada. 

Section IV. 

Enoch, son of Benjamin and Martha Williams-Lan- 
caster, resided in Baltimore, and was a carpenter and 

builder. He married Mary , a widow. They had 

no children. He was drowned wdiile working on a 
bridge and was buried at Fallston, Md. 

Section V. 

Thomas B., son of Benjamin and Martha Williams- 
Lancaster, was born in 1S02, and died January 1, lsr)i>. 
He married Caroline Crebbs May oO, 1825. They w^ere 
the parents of seven children : Willi'ini Ilmrii fjincasfer, 
born March 21, 182r), resides at 112:; Clifton Place, Bal- 
timore. Aiiii/c Jl( flier fjiiictisfcr, l)orn November 10, 
l''^27: deceased. Manj ('<it/uiriiic. Curol/ii- Lfnicdstrr, 
born September ID, ls;j(t: deceased. E/izuhcf/i Aim Lai,- 
casfrr, born June 26, ls;]7; deceased. T/ioiiKts Edivard 
/jiiicdsfcr, born May 31, 1S']8; deceased. Sop/ihi. 

Mdnj ('af/mriiic L<nic<istvr, the third child of Thouuis 
B. and Caroline Crebbs-Lancaster, w^as born April 3, 
1H29, and died August I'.J, 1861). vShe married George 
W. Brady August 1(5, lsr)l. They had two children: 

(1) Annie L. Brady, born September 29, isr)2. She 
married Waring F. Reynolds Octeber 24, 1872, 



BENJAMIN LANCASTER 67 

{•2) Thomas B. H. Brady, born March I'M, 1F63; mar- 
ried Maggie Zulauf November 1-], h'-'SS. He died Jan- 
uary 29, isi):2. They had <me son, Rohmd H. Brady, 
born June 11, IMS*). 

So/i/iia L(nic(!st( i\ the seventh child of Thomas and 
CaroHne Crebbs, was born June 8, l<s39, and died Feb- 
ruary 25, 1S!)7. She married George R. Deaver, A])ril 
11, 1860, who resides at 11'23 Clifton Place, Baltimore. 
They had seven children : 

(1) George A. Deaver, born February 1), ls64. 

{2) Alice V. Deaver, born October 18, 186r); married 
Alfred D. Chesney, April 2H, 1892. 

(3) Thomas A. Deaver, born Jun(> 2S, 1S67. 

(4) Mary Catherine Deaver, born October 17. ls()!): 
married James E. Brown, November 24, 1891. 

(.") Edward L. Deaver, born February 19, 1872. 

(6) Charles C. Deaver, born June 2H, 1S74. 

(7) Caroline Deaver, born July 2, 1S7(). 

Section VI. 

John Lancaster, son of Benjamin and Martha 
Williams-Lancaster, was born February 6, isos, and 
died July 10, ls6r\ He married Mary Ann Wells. She 
was born April 17, 1S12, and died September 29, ls72. 
They were the parents of nine children : Susau Aim: 
Geoiyr, born March 26, ls:]»), died in 1S41 ; Murtlni .1/.'; 
Jolni Wcslei/, born March 27, 1843, died January 1, 1^4"); 
Willhnit Kdirard: O/cr/'d, born February 27, ls4s, died 
February 24, Lsr)9; Jo/ui O/irer: FAias ITikIkoh: ClixrJcs 
L., born October 23, 1856, died August 9, 1858. 

Susan Ann Lancaster w^as born July 30, 1837. She 
married Mahlon Wood and they were the parents of ten 
children : 



68 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

(1) Mary M. , wlio married John Slocum. Thoy liacl 
four children, Harry, deceased, John, Mervil and 
Lawrence. 

(2) Aaron, deceased. (3) Thomas, deceased. 

(4) Robert J., who resides at 27u) Horton Street. 
Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania. 

(5) Wilmer, who resides at Sayre, Penn. 

(6) Emma, who resid<>s at 3^27 PawltDn Avenue, 
West Philadelphia, Penn. 

(7) Clara, wdio married Howard Crawford, and re- 
sides at 2(>7 Franklin Street, Wilmington, Delaware. 
They have one child, Lela. 

(8) Fred, who resides at Kings Mills, Ohio. 

(9) Mahlon, deceased. 

(10) Charlotte, wiio resides at 21*7 Franklin Street, 
Wilmington. Delaware. 



Martli'i M. L'inrn^t"i\ daughter of John and Martha 
Ann Wells-Lancaster, was born February 16, isll. 
She married John W. Miller and resides at 3339 Chest- 
nut Avenue, Baltimore, Md. They have four children: 

(1) Charles L.. who married Lizzie Kilmon. 

(2) Mary M., who married Thomas Kailor. 

(3) Howard E., and (4) C. Frank who married Julia 
Wei derm an. 

Wil/ioni Edtcdnl. son of John and Mary A. Lancaster, 
was born August 21, I."^45. He married Julia Foard, 
daughter of Boyd and Julia Parlett-Foard. They re- 
side at Scai'ff. Md. They had four children ; 

(1) MaryL., who married John Riley and had six 
children. She died October 10, is'll. 

(2) Lecmard, (3) Charles and (4) William. 

.litliti O/ircr, son of John and Mary Ann Lancaster, 
was born May ,1, lHr)0 and died November ••. 1^1)7. He 




JOHN E. SPENCER. 
MAURICE L. SPENCER. CHARLES S. SPENCER. 

Pages 46-47. 



BENJAMIN LANCASTER. 69 

marripd Mag-g-io Lynch, who resides at Pleasantville, 
Md. They had six children : IVilham A., Mary, George, 
Maggie, Martha and Agatha. 

FJids J/ii(ls<>ii.s(m of John and Mary A. Wells-Lancas- 
ter, was born September I'D, ]<s5!2. He has Vjeen mar- 
ried twice. His lirst wile w^as Martha A. Bond and his 
second wife w^as Rebecca A. Patton. He resides at 
Pleasantville, Md., and had three children: 

(1) Mary A., who died March 14, 1901, She married 
William Lurner and had two children : Virginia and 
Myrtle. 

(2) Leonard, wdio married Emma Bowen. They have 
three children : Ada, Stella and Charles. 

(3) JohnB. 

CHAPTER XII. 

Nathan Lancaster, son of Benjamin and Rachel 
Barlow-Lancaster, was born December H, 1763, in Bucks 
County, Penn. He removed, with his parents, to 
Maryland where he reared his family, He married Re- 
becca , and they were the parents of live children : 

Mary, see Section I. 

Ann, see Section II. 

Rebecca, see Section III. 

Ruth, see Section IV. 

Benjamin, died in Harford County, Md., unmarried. 

Section I. 

MAiiY Lancaster, daughter of Nathan, married 
Joshua Hendon and resided in Baltimore County, Md. 
They were the parents of seven children : JU-iijanKiin, 
He7:elyi(i]i , EIAroidJi, Jlehcccd, died unmarried, Manj A., 
Jdiiics, and Elizdhctli, died young. 

Jk'iijdniiii, son of Joshua and Mary Lancaster-Hendon, 



70 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

was born March 2.s, 1816. He married Eliza Ann, 
daughter of James and Elizabeth Treadwell, and re- 
sided at Belair, Md. Eliza Ann Treadwell was born 
November 29. lsi7. They were the parents of four 
children ; 

(1) James Thomas Hendon, born September 2S, 1H39, 
died aged twenty-one years. 

(2) Henry C. Hendon was born August 2S, isll. He 
married Bell Harder and resides at Arkansas City, Kan. 

(3) Mary Elizabeth Hendon was born May H, 1850. 
She married J. T. Gorrell and resides at Belair, Md. 
They have five children : Harry B., born in 1872: Cora 
D., born in ls75; V/illiam L.. born in ls7S; Susie M., 
born in ls,sl; .Jessie E., born in hs88. 

(4) Laura C. Hendon was born July 21, 1X54. She 
married Sheridan Hawthorne and resides at Maynard, 
Belmont County. Ohio. 

Hezekidli Ihii'lon, was born December 25, 1822 and 
died October is, 1S9S. He married Charity Ann Lan- 
caster, daughter of Aaron and Hannah Ady-Lancaster. 
She died April 10, 1902. Their children were: (1) Jen- 
nie, (2) Carrie, (3) Emma, (4) Ella, died young, (5) 
Indiana, di(nl young. 

(1) Jennie Hendon was born January 22, Is55. She 
married Edward Bentz, -July 7, iMso, and resides at Hills- 
dale, Michigan. They have four children: Edmond, 
born August 2s, issi; Charles, born July 28, 1S86; Hat- 
tie, born December 29, lss3, and Albert, born .Tune 28, 
1888. 

(2) Carrie Hendon was born June is, 1SG2. She mar- 
ried J. O. Fowler and had one child : Leah, born October 
6, 1893. J. O. Fowler is deceased. Carrie Hendon 
Fowler man-icd, second, Taylor. 

(3) Emma Hendon married William Gonder and re- 



BENJAMIN LANCASTER. 71 

sides at Cincinnati, O. They have two children : Ed 
and Blanche. 

FAhiiKili llciidoii, son of Joshua and Mary Lancaster- 
Hendon, was born in lS2ri and died September oO. IIKH). 
He married Sarah Corbin, of Shepherdstown, Ohio. 
She w^as born in ls22 and died in 1^70. They resided 
at Jewett, Ohio and had three cliiklren : Jisial, born in 
1858, died in 18-^4, unmarried; Letitia;bornin isGl, died 
in 1882, unmarried: Carletcm. born in ls(3;>, married 
Emma L. Slater. They reside at Means, Oliio and have 
two children : Paul and Leah. 

Murii A. dauii'hter of Joshua and Mary Lancaster- 
Hendon, married Reuben Reber. They had two chil- 
dren : (1) Julia, wlio married Georg-o Hall and resides 
at Harrisville, Ohio. 

("2) Elizabeth, wdio married Jack Stewart and resides 
at Portland Station, Ohio. They have three children. 

J(niiesHe)i(hni, son of Joshua and Mary Lancaster-Hen- 
don, married Sarah Elizabeth AVade. They resided in 
Kentucky, where James Hendon died. They had five 
children : Cora, Jarone, lona, Elkanah and one daugh- 
ter, deceased. 

Section II. 

Ann Lancaster, daughter of Nathan and Rebecca 
Lancaster, married Thomas Ely and resided near 
Belair, Md. They w^ere the parents of three daugh- 
ters : Mary Ann, Lucinda and Priscilla, all of wJiom 
married and resided in Philadelphia. The w^riter has 
no record of their descendants. 

Section HI. 

Rebecca, daughter of Nathan and Rebecca Lancas- 



72 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

ter, married Absolem Chaiiey, and resided in Baltimore 
County. Md. She died in lH3r-J, aged about 44 years. 
Absolem Chaney died February 11, 1^2"). They were 
the parents of eight cliildren : Amos, died young; 
yaf/H/iK died young; Almira, died young: linth. died 
youn^j; Aiifoiucftc, died, aged 16 years: I'xirlxi m Marij: 
ZejiJi'niiiiJi, died ,aged 11 years, and Ajui Ileljcccn. 

11(1 i-h(i !■(( M((nj CIk HI I'll wdshovw August ."). h'^llt. She 
married John Wesley Hadley in August, ls;j5. They 
had five children : 

(1) John Wesley, born March 1*2, ls;5S: died March 
26, 183S. 

(2) Eliza Jane, born October 1, 1R40; died Dec. 4, 1865. 
(;j) George W., born March 22, ls47; died Feb. 1, 1S71. 

(4) Elizabeth, born February 4, Ls44. 

(5) Mary Rebecca, born November IS, 184!). 

(2) Eliza Jane Hadley married John Bortle in 1860. 
He died in isill. They had three children, two deceas- 
ed and Harry. 

(4) Elizabeth Hadley married Peter Hudnut January 
26, 1862. They reside at Holmesville, Ohio. They had 
six children : (a) Elmer Hudnut, born November 2, 
1860; married Chloe Davenport, March 23, 1888, at Nash- 
ville, Ohio, (b) Elnora Hudnut was born September 
13, 1866. She married Frank P. McCormick, of Mill- 
ersburh, Ohio, June 9, 1890. They reside at Welcome, 
Ohio, and have seven children : Albert, born Decem- 
ber 17, 1.S91; George, born May 9, 1893; Minnie, born 
December 22, 1894; Nellie, born May 26, l.s96, died 
November 11, 1898; Bessie, born December 3, 1897; 
William, born October 4, 1898; Baby, born August, 
190O. (c) Alice Hadnut was born March 30, 1869. She 
married Grant Lenz, of Fredericksburg, Ohio, August 




Mrs. Hannah Lancaster. 
Grace Lancaster. 



Aaron Lancaster. 
Louis M. Lancaster. 



Pages 50-51-56. 



BENJAMIN LANCASTER. 73 

31, l^^s9. They had three chiklicii: Leo. liorn June 6, 
18il(); Dale, bom February 1^5, IKKk and Earl, born 
November 11, 1804, died April 5, 18U5. (d) Charles 
Hudnut, born March 10, ls72. (e) Edgar Hudnut, born 
March 11, 1^75, married Gay Harlman, of Akron, Ohio, 
May 16, I8,si). (f) Ida Hudnut. born August 20, ls77, 
died July 20, 1882. 

(.")) Mary Rebecca Hadlcy married Thomas P. Hites, 
December 1*.), 1^67. She resides at 10!) Wooster Ave., 
Akron, Ohio. Thomas P. Hites died October s, is,s2. 
They had seven children: (u) Olive P. Hites was born 
November 5, 186s, and died January 24, 18<)5. She 
married Walter J. Greenslade, of Belle vue, Ohio, De- 
cember 31, is'.io. (b) Pranldin Hites was born June 14, 
1871, aiid married Anna Kay, of Akron, Ohio, in bsOS. 
They have three children: Oliver P., born Januury25, 
1894; Mabel 11., born August 26, ls<)6, and Delia R., 
born November 22, ls!)8. (c) Rosa A. Hites was born 
March 23, 1H73. (d) Hannah J. Hites was born July 7, 
1^7"). She married Ora D. Searers, of Doylestown, 
Ohio, April 28, 189(5. They have two children: Neva 
G., born June 28, l,s<J7, and Earl, born January, 1899. 
(e) Marie L. Hites was bom November 22, 1877. She 
married B. P. Whitehead, August 24, 1898. They have 
one child, Ha, born May, 1899. (f) James B. Hites was 
bom November 13, 1880. (g) Thomas W. Hites w^as 
born August 14, 1882. 

Ami liebeevd ('/kdh'/j, daughter of Absalom and Re- 
becca Lancaster-Chaney, Avas born February 9, 1825. 
She married Jacob Thomas Upperman, in Baltimore, 
July 4, 1843. He was a shoemaker and resided in Lan- 
caster, Penn. He died in 1845. Ann Rebecca Chaney- 
Uppernian married Henry Nelson of Newburgh, New 



74 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

York, June 13, IHiO, and removed to Illinois. They 
located in Bloomington in isOo, where they still reside. 
By the first marriage of Ann Rebecca Chaney there was 
one son: (1) John Wesley Upperman. By her second 
marriaf?e there were six children: (2) Sarah Emma: 
(;]) Lucinda Ann; (4) William Henry, born March 1(>, 
1.S53, died May H, 1870; (.")) L^veday Almira; ((>) Charles 
Gilbert, b3rn June 23, 1851, died September oO, isGT, 
and (7) Mary Amelia. 

(1) John Wesley Upperman was b^rn July 29, isll, 
in Baltimore. He married Mary J. Hutchins, Se])tem- 
ber 22, hs7*), at Medicine Loduj-e, Kansas. She was born 
January 2-i, 1S5(3, in Pike County, Tenn. They reside 
at Cleo Spring's, Oklahoma, and have nine children: 
Thomas J., born June 29, IHSi); Charles G., born Feb- 
ruary 22, ls-^2; William M., born Ocfcobei- 9, 1883; Sarah 
Ann R., b(nai December 10, 1885; Claude Edward, born 
November 30, lss7: Bimjamin Harris;jn, born January 
22, 1M9(): John Wesley, Jr., born January 10, 1S92; 
Nancy Elizabeth, born October 3, 189."); Dillard Wintield, 
born Septembers, 1899. 

(2) Sarah Emma Nelson was born July 21, is.')!). She 
married Johnathan Nelson, October 1'), 18()7. They re- 
side at OK) West Clay Street, Blooming-ton, 111. Johna- 
than Nelson is a wagon-maker. Children: Charles, 
born August 4, ISOS, died Pebruiiry 7, ls7(); John Mar- 
cus, V)0]'n April 3, 1^71; Richird Ogle.^by, born May (>, 
1^72; Lillian Chaney, born June 7, 1^7."). and Emma 
Jo;sephine, born October 8, 1M77. 

(3) Lucinda Ann Nels;)n was born May S, 18r»3. She 
married L-^vi Orr. nnd resides at 23'3 Franklin Avenue, 
Pasadena, California. Levi Orr is a p.iinter. They 
had seven children: (a) Nellie A. Orr was born Julv 21'), 



BENJAMIN LANCASTER. 75 

1869, in Bloomingt3n, Illinois. Sho married Herman 
C. Raseke, February 28, 1887. Their children were: 
Arthur H., born November 7, ISST, and Ethel M., born 
December ;]i>, 18S0. Herman C. Raseke died November 
9, 1892. Nellie A. Orr-Raseke married William H. 
Corbin, October 9, 1^99. They reside at Ck:)mpton, 
California, (b) Cora E. Orr was born November 3, 
1871, at Hannibal, Missouri, and died June 27, 1^93. 
(c) Burton H. Orr was born July i\, 1S74, at Streator, 
Illinois, (e) Lulu L. Orr was born November 20, 1^77, 
at Streat )r. 111. (e) Frederic L. Orr was born February 
25, 188i), at Streator, 111. (f) Be.ssie M. Orr was born 
May 2, issl, at Sparland, 111., and died June 6, 1898. 
(g) Blanche G. Orr was born October 14, 1888, at Chicago. 
(5) Loveday Almira Nels3n was born June 25, 1858, 
at Middletown, Illinois. She graduated from the Bloom- 
ington High School in 1878, and has been employed as 
teacher in the public schools at Bloomington since 1878, 
having served as principal of School Number Seven for 
five years prior to its abondonment, in ls;j3. She is now 
employed as first lu'imary teacher of the Lincoln school, 
at Bloomington. 

(7) Mary Amelia Nelson was born September 22. 1^03, 
at Bloomington, Illinois. She married Frank Reed 
Suthei-land, March 30, 1886. He is district agent for 
the Northwestern Life Insurance Company of Milwau- 
kee. Prior to her marriage, Mary A. Nelson was em- 
ployed, as teacher in the Public Schools at Blooming- 
ton, 111. They reside at S16 West Grove Street, Bloom- 
ington, 111., and have four children: Florence Rachel, 
born March 26, 1889; Walter Nelson, born February 13, 
1891: Howard Elisha. born April 2s, 1893, and Clara, 
born September 2, 1895. 



76 THI<: LANCASTEK FAMILY, 

Section IV. 

Ruth, danyhter of Nathan and Rebecca Lancaster, 
married Nathan Ricketts. She died in l-sTf), ag-ed s7 
years. Nathan Ricli:etts died in ls(J7, ag-ed <si years. 
Their chiklren were: Ihirrictt, Manj, Jane, ]\\if/Hni. I!>tljiJt 
and ('(fs(/n(Jr(f. 

JliinictI Hickitfs was born February 10, 1^12, and died 
December ."), 1ssl>. She married Rev. Samuel Clawson 
in 1H32. He was a prominent minister in the Methodist 
Protestant Church in West Virg-inia. They w(n-e the 
parents (vf ten chikh-en: (1) Nathan B., born in l.So4, 
died in lH,s6: (2) Ehzabeth, born in L^^T, unmarried; 
(o) Cornelius S.; (4) William, born in l.s41, died in 1S41; 
(.")) Siirali Jane, born in 1H45, died in isi')!); ((')) Harriet, 
born in 1S47, died in is:);]; (7) Zachius, born in 1849, 
died in In.")!); (s) George; (9) Mary Ann, born in ls.")i>. 
died in ls:)4; (b») Ruth, born in is.")"), died in Is^S. 

(;j) Cornelius S. Clawson was l)orn in 1n;1<). He has 
been married twice. His tirst wife was Martha Nutter, 
whom he married in 18(J0. She died in 1H7H. His second 
Avife was Mary J. MacPhearson, a widow, to whom he 
w^as married in isso. She was born in 1n;]4. They re- 
side at Burnsville, West Virginia. Cornelius Clawson 
had one son by his Urst marriage, John C, born July 
1, 1HG7. 

(!-i) George Clawson was born in ls")l. He married 
Mallissa Hocker in 1S77. They reside at McConnels- 
ville, Oliio, and have five children: Homer, born in 
ISSO; Samuel, born in 1SH3; Ralph, born in lss5; Henry, 
born in bsss; Susan, born in 1H<I(). 

Mani Ilickctts married Peter Moore. She died Feb- 
ruary 8, i;HtO. They had eight children: (1) Ruth; {'!) 



BENJAMIN LANCASTER. t t 

Harriet: (8) Jane; (4) Rag-an: (.") Josephus: ((')) Ralph: 
(7) Laura, and (H) Nathan. 

(1) Ruth Moore married Brown. She died in 

1899. No issue. 

(2) Harriet Moore married Finley. They had 

three children: Laura; Lawrence, deceased, and Alma. 

(?)) Jane Moore married Lee, and resides in 

Guernsey County, Ohio. 

(4) Ray-an resides in Oklahom:i, unur.irritHl. 

(5) Josephus Moore married and resides in 

Oklahoma. 

(6) Ralph Moore married and resides in Guern- 
sey County, Ohio. His wife is deceased. He has one 
son. 

(7) Laura Moore married Brooks. Her husband 

is deceased. She resides at Cornin'j:, Ohio, with her 
four daughters. 

(.s) Nathan Moore resides at McCluney, Perry 
County, Ohio. 

Jdiie nk-kefts married William Bennett. She died May 
1, 1S92. Their children were: Nathan B.: Mary, de- 
ceased: Casandra, deceased; Harriet, deceased: William, 
deceased, and Clara, deceased. 

Nathan B. Bennett married Lucy Lawrence, and re- 
sides at Walkersville, West Virginia. They have two 
children. 

Niit/i'iii IHrh'vtts nrarried Jane Corbi n. He resided at 
Shepherdstown, Ohio, where he worked at the cooper 
trade. He died in 1^51). They had two children: 

(1) Samuel was born in ls4:). He resided in Iowa, 
where he was employed as a school teacher. He mar- 
ried and had two children. He is deceased. 

(2) Virginia was born in ls:.4. She married 



78 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Dickerson in 1^74, and resides at New Athens, Ohio. 
They have eiyht cliildren: Ira W., bom December' x, 
1N7G; Henry L., born July 'I'l, isT'J; Grace A., born 
October 29, ls^^2: Herbert W., born Marcli 1, is.Sj; 
Vista B., born May 28, is.s?: Etta M., born November 
!'■'>, 1N!)4, and Clyde R., born September ;], ISUT. 

lid I [tit Hickctfs married Julia A! Anderson and resides 
at Stockport, Ohio. They had seven children: 

(1) William, deceased. 

(2) 0. L. Ricketts married and resides in Chica- 

s^o. He is a dealer in rare books and eni^-ravings, and 
also does artistic pen work. His office is in the First 
National Bank Buildinj^. He has two children: Helen 
Louise and Julia Mary:uerite. 

(3) John E. Ricketts married . He is an attorney 

in Chicaj^o. His office is in the Roanoak Buildin^-, La 
Salle street. He has three children: John, Dwigdit 
and Ruth. 

(4) Charles Edw^ird Ricketts is with the American 
Book Company, at Chicago. 

(.")) Georg-e M. Ricketts married . They have 

two children: George and Dorothy. 
(<)) Son, deceased. (7) Meda Virginia. 

CdsKiidrd Uickcttx married Clark, and resides at 

Malcolm, Iowa. They have eleven children: 

(1 ) Mary, born May 5, 1S4<), married Joseph Kirkland, 
and resides at Ewart, Iowa. 

(2) Henry W., born June 25, is.')!), married Sarah 
McPadden, and resides at Ewart, low^a. 

(3) Ruth L., born in 1H52, married Sampson J. Poi'ter, 
and resides at Malcolm, Iowa. 

(4) Lucinda, born in IKA, married Albert McFadden, 
and resides at Valley Centre, Kansas. 



BENJAMIN LANCASTER. 7*J 

(,")) Thomas B., Ijorn in l'-^")", resides at Ellendale, 
North Dakota. Unmarried. 

((■)) Nathan A., born in In.')!), married Ahce PhilUps, 
and resides at Ewart, h)\va. 

(7) Donglas, born in ls(jl, married Hannali Falkin- 
bourgh. and resides at Grinnell, L)\va. 

(8) Clara, born in IMGJj, married WiUiam Doman. and 
resides at Jacob, Iowa. 

(U) Vorhees M., born in Jl05, married Jane Grant. 

(10) James, born in 1867, married Kate McGuyer. 

(11) Huldah, born in l.'-^7o. married Robert Kowe, and 
resides at Iowa City, Iowa. 



PART I^^ 



CHAPTER XIII. 



History of John, tht. fifth child of Thomas 
AND Phebe Wakdell-Lancaster, and his de- 
scendants. 

John, the fifth chikl of Thomas and Phebe Wardell- 
Lancaster, was born at Wrig^htstown, Bucks County, 
Penn., 12bh month 10. 17;i;!. He removed to Richland 
with his parents and appears to have resided at the old 
home of his parents until his death, February 20, ITKl. 
He married Elizabeth Barlow at Gwynedd Monthly 
Meeting- of Friends, 11 mcmth 15. IT'i;!. Elizabeth was 
probably a sister to Rachel Barlow, who married Ben- 
jamin Lancaster. She died December 11, 171H), a«i:ed 
about 67 years. After the death of his father, John 
Lancaster received fifteen acres of land as liis allot- 
ment of the estate. The house was located on this 
tract. He appears to have purchased the allotments of 
several of his brothers and sisters, as he had acquired 
title to more than half of the original farm at the time 
of his death. He inherited the religious disposition of 
his father and was an approved minister in the Society 
of Friends and a member of Richland Monthly Meet- 
ing. John and Elizabeth Lancaster were the parents 
of five children: 

Abigjail, see Chapter XIV. 

Israel, born July 25, 1750, died August 7, 1700. 




REV. SAMUEL LANCASTER. 
Pages b2-f>3. 



JOHN LANCASTER. 81 

Jonah, born March 2S, 17r)S, died yoiiny-. 
Ann, see Chapter XV. 
Israel, see Chapter XVI. 

CHAPTER XIV. 

Abigail Lancaster, eldest child of John and Eliza- 
beth, was born Hth month 2(), 1751, at Richland, Penn., 
and died 6th month <». isll. She married George Wil- 
liams, son of Anthony and Sarah (Shoemaker) Williams, 
nth month 17, 17s(). He was born l(»th month 10, 1751 
and died Uth month 15, 1H19. His grandfather, John 
Williams, came from Merioneth, Wales, about 1 (')!•(», 
and married Ellen Klincken, of Germantown, (Uli month 
3, 1696. She was a daughter of Arents Klincken, who 
came from Dalem, near Cresfield, Holland, in 16S3. 
George and Abigail Williams settled on a farm near 
Cheltenham, Montgomery County, Penn., in a primi- 
tive home, but they afterwards erected a handsome 
stone house which is still well preserved. At one end 
of the house is a stone bearing the initials of George 
and Abigail Williams, and als3 the date, 1791, which 
was probably the date of its erection. George and 
Abigail were both elders in the Society of Friends a-nd 
were members of Abingt.m Meeting. They had seven 
children: 

Anthony, born September 16, 17sl, died May !^s, 1782. 
John Lancaster, see Section 1. 
Elizabeth, see Section II. 
Sarah, see Section III. 

Hannah, born June 11, 17s9, died November 19, 
1826, unmarried. 
George, see Section IV. 
Thomas, see Section V. 



82 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Section I. 

John Lancaster Williams was born May 14, 17s3 
and died January i\"), 1S(32. He married Jane Fletclier, 
daut^-hlcr of Robert and Priscilla, October o, 1808. 
They had two children: Tarij Flctdicr and Hohcrt F. 

'Dicij FIrh-Ji' I- Wi/nanis was bom Auyust '2'S, l^'O'J and 
died Uclobcr ;J0, liioo. She married Thomas L. Wool- 
slon, a cousin, son of Stephen and Jane (Lancaster) 
Woolst!)n. Their descendants were i>-iven in Part I. 

I/ohri-t F. ]\'//ii(niis was born April 25, lsl4 and died 
September \s, ISSO. He married Elizabeth Smith and 
had two children: (1) John, who died young-, and (2) 
Tacy P. (2) Tacy P. Williams was born June G, lcS48, 

and died . She married Charles H. Trump and had 

two sons: (a) Robert W., and (b) C. Norman, (b) C. Nor- 
man Trump married Sarah Cresson, and had one child. 
Charles H. Trump resides in Germantown, Penn. 

Section II. 

Elizabeth Williams was boi'u Aui^-ust 2!), 17s4. 
She mari'ied Nathan Harper, of Prankford, and had 
two sons: Ndthdii aud Ihiinj. 

Xdtlnni //(ir/icr is Ex-Mayor of Plainfield, New Jersey, 
and was .ludi;-e of the Court. He uuirried Sarah Mather, 
dauj:^-hter of Josepli, and they had two cliildren: (1) 
Anna, and (2) Josepli. They reside in Plainfield, N. J. 

llctinj I/tif/K r died unmarried. 

Section III. 

Sarah Williams was born Mairli 4, 17s(), and died 
January 20, ls5s. She married David lirown, son of 
John and Martha (Harvey) Brow^n, November lo, IbUG, 



JOHN LANCASTER. 83 

He was a ni'plK'W of Major Gi'iK'ral Jacob J. JJrjwii, 
Comniandei' in Chief of the United States Army, who 
died in IN^S at Washington, D. C. He w^as born August 
■27, JTm) and died Api'il I'J, isiio. They resided in 
Bucks County, Penn. , on a large farm and were mem- 
bers of tlic Friends' Society. David Brown was fre- 
quently called upon to settle estates and disi^utes, and 
received llic name of "Tlie Peacemaker. " Tlieir chil- 
dren were: .fo/m. Ah/(jtii/ Willitnnx, (Icoiuj:' WiHidinx, 
JJarf/id, Anil and Hdinuili Will i'l iiis. 

'loll II Jlroini w'as born August 14, IHOT, and died Nov- 
ember 1^1, ls;jU. He married Mary Bye Eastburn, 
daughtL'r of Aaron and Mercy (Bye) Eastburn, March 
1!>, lcS-j;i She was born November 25, 1805, and died 
May J-J, IHOG. Children: (1) Harriet; (2) Mercy East- 
burn; (8) David; (4) John Williams. 

(1) Harriet Brown was bcn-n P'ebruary "20, 1831. She 
married Samuel Ij. Fox, son of Joseph and Edith Hib- 
bard Fox, of Philadelphia, October H, LSGI. Children: 
(a) Edward Brown Fox, born October 3, lsG2, married 
Anita Ludlani Futhey, daughter of Judge J. Smith and 
Ehza J. (Miller) Futhey, of West Chester, Penn., April 
12, is,s7. She was born April 4, ls(J3. They reside in 
New York City. Children: John Futhey Fox, born 
February 22, 18H8; Harriet Ruth Fox, born June 10, 
lsi)(i; Edward Brown Fox, born June 25, 1S1)3. (b) 
Joseph John Fox, born January 13, 1SG5, died June 20, 
hs.s»j. (c) Robert Eastburn Fox, born December 31, 
1868. (d) Mary Eastbuin Fox was born March 30, 1S73. 
She married John Stokes Morris, son of Joshua, H. and 
Elizabeth Stokes Morris, of Germantown, Penn., May 
23, 1894. He was born June 24, ls73. They have one 
child, Ruth Morris, born January 2'J, ISIIG. (e) Samuel 
Fox, Jr., born November 3, 1876, married Florence 



84 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Dorothy Woodward, daughter of Dr. Charles E. and 
Ellen L. (James) Woodward, of West Chester, Penn., 
November 3, 189H. They reside at Haverford, Penn. 
She was born July 1, 1877. 

(2) Mercy Eastburn Brown, born December 12, 1835, 
is unmarried. 

(3) David Brown was born November 8, 1837, and 
died March G, lOol. He married Jennie Lombard, 
daughter of Franklin K. and Louisa Johnson Lombard, 
December 21, ls71. She was born March 4, IK)?,. He 
was a conveyancer and real estate broker, and at the 
time of his death was a senator in the state legislature 
of Nebraska. They resided in Nebraska City, Neb., and 
had one child: Herbert Whittier Brown, born December 
24, 1886. 

(4) John Williams Brown was born November 17, 
1839. He married Lydia Taylor Brock, daughter of 
Jonathan and Maria, of Philadelphia, November 6, 1866. 
She was born March 31, 18 42, and died March 30, 1H96. 
Children: (a) Paul Taylor, and (b) Helen Eastburn. (a) 
Paul Taylor Brown was born May 28, 1868. He mar- 
ried Anna Walbridge, daughter of Olin George and 
Anne Ryckman WallDridge, June 1, 1S<)2. She was born 
May 18, 1866. They reside in Brooklyn, New York. 
Children: Marjorie Walbridge, born February 18, 1893. 
Eleanor Ryckman, born April 14, 1896. (b) Helen 
Eastburn Brown was born August 7, 1871. She married 
Paul Clayton, November 6, 1891. He was born January 
1, 1862. They have one child: Mary Evans Clayton, 
born August 4, 189."). 

AljKjdil Willidiiis llrotni, daughter of David and Sarah, 
was born December ."), 1S09, and died October 29, 1850. 




Rev. Thomas E . Lancaster. 



Nelson W. Lancaster. 



Thomas E. Lancaster, Jr. 



Mrs. Mary J. Lancaster. 
Francis P. Lancaster. 



Pages 54-55-56. 



JOHN LANCASTER. M5 

She married Henry Ijippincatt, M. D., son of Allen and 
Ruth (Merrick) Lippincott, September 22, IHIJl. He 
was born Ajiril 26, ISQI, and died January 4, 1S7(). 
Their children were: 

(1) Sarah Brown Tjippincott. born December 5, 1884, 
died August 2, 1841. 

(2) Henry Allen Lippincott, born May 4, iHoM, died 
November 1, 1^39. 

(3) Allen Lippincott, M. D., was born October 9, 1839, 
and died March 5, 18!j3. He married Tacy E. Stack- 
house, January 2, 18G2. She was born November 25, 
183'-<. They resided at Fallsington, Penn. No children. 

(4) David Brown Lippincott, born October 29, 1^42, 
died March 12, ls43. 

(.")) Henry Lippincott, Jr., born A]:)ril 2(), 1^4"), died 
July 1, 1S04. 

(6) Anne Lippincott, born September 15, l<sl(j, died 
September 21, 1851. 

(7) Abigail Lippincott, born May 2, Ls5(), died Jan- 
uary 1, 1851. 

George ]\'i//iauis Jin urn , si)n of David and Sarah, was 
born March 12, 1^1 1, and died October 4, 1H9(). He 
married Ann Eliza, daughter of Robert Lucas and Eliz- 
abeth (Polwell) Pitlield, of Philadelphia, May 10, 1H36. 
Their children were: (1) Elizabeth Pitlield; (2) Robert 
Pitlield, born November 21, 1838, died August 17, ls39: 
(3) Sarah Williams: (4) David J.; (5) Rebecca Folwell: 
(0) Robert Pitlield; (7) Anna; (8) William Henry. 

(1) Elizabeth Pittield Brown was born February 25, 
1837. She married Edward Balderston, son of John 
Brown and Letitia (Oadwallader) Balderston, of Bucks 
County, Penn., May 21, 1867. He was born March 1, 

1834 and died May 14, 1879. His widow resides at No. 

1835 Arch Street, Philadelphia. They had two chil- 



86 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

dren: Anne, born September 21, IHTo, and John B. Jr., 
born November 4, 1874, died September 3, 1S77. 

(;}) Sarah Williams Brown was born May 21. 1810. 
She married William Balderston, son of John B. and 
Letitia (Cadwallader) Balderston. They reside in Backs 
County, Penn., on a farm that has been in possession 
of the family ab3ut one hundred years. They have 
two children: Geori^e Williams Balderston, born De- 
cember 23, 183:); William H'ary Balderston, born 
Aui^ust 12. 1S76. 

(4) David John Brown was born F.'ljruary 2, lsl2. 
He married Anna Maria Headley, daui^hter of Thomas 
and Elizabeth, of Tullytown, Bucks County, Penn., 
September i:;. is(r). She died October 2<l, 1h71, leav- 
ing no children. David J. Brown married Anne E. 
Ban.o-s, daughter of William P. and Sarah (Emlen) 
Bangs. September 20, 1877. She was born September 
1, IsT)!). They reside in Germantown, Penn. Their 
children were: (a) Emlen Pitlield Brown, born Decem- 
ber 6, 1879, died December 30, ISSO. (b) David Jay, 
born January 8, 18s2. (c) Arthur Emlen, born May 2'J, 
1885. David J. Brown was formerly secretary of the 
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad. 

(.")) Rebecca Folwell Brown was born May 0, 1813. 
She married John Kirkbride Hulme, of Bristol, Bucks 
County, Penn., November 2. iss'.i. He was born July 
3, 1S44, and died August 17, li)(>i>. They resided in 
Philadelphia, and had two children: Frederic George, 
born September '.), 1S73; Richard Richardson, born 
March 17. ls77. 

(()) Robert Pitficdd Brown was born June 12. Isl."). 
He married Mary Richardson Tatnall, daughter of 
Joseph and Sarah Richardson Tatnall, of Wilmington, 
Delaware, October 1.'), isGs. She died June 20. H72. 



JOHN LANCASTER. H< 

They resided in Philadelphia. Children: (a) Joseph 
Tatnall Brown, born July 2s, 1S6<), died July 2M, ls7(>: 
(b) Henry Tatnall Brown, born December 2('), 17^1, 
married Mary Scattergood, daughter of Joseph and 
Elizabeth (Cope) Scattergood, of West Chester, Penn., 
January 11), 1H93. She was born May 7, 1^71. They 
reside in G?rm:uit )wn, Penn.. and h ive thre ^ children: 
Earnest L mcaster Brown. l):)rn Dec3mber 14, isu;]; 
Robert Pitlield Brown. b3rn August 17, 1H!^I7, and Henry 
Tatnall Brown, born April 7. IIXH). 

(()) Robert P. Brown married as his second wife, 
Mary Burr Willits, daughter of James and Rachel At- 
kinson Willits, November 24, issd She was born 
August 2, 1S54. They reside in Philadelphia and had 
one child, Elizabeth Atkinson Brown, born D(X'ember 
1, ISS'J, died March 13, l.s!)4. 

(7) Anna Brown was born March 21, 1847. She mar- 
ried Henry Newell Hoxie, son of Joseph and Mary 
Hoi way Hoxie, of Sandwich, Mass., June 1(3, is'll. 
He was born October 3, 1H;5!). They reside at Haver- 
ford, Penn. No children. 

(s) William Henry Brown was bora August 1(3, 1S41) 
and died August Kn 1S9(3. He married Elizabeth Kirk- 
bride Hulme, daughter of Samuel and Rachel, June 11, 
1S73. She was born April 17. is4s. Children: (a) 
Samuel Hulme, born December 10, ls74, married Eliza- 
bet h Wrod Hoopes, daehterof E. Malin and Phebe D. 
Hoopi's, June 27, liHU. She was born February 24. 
1^7,"). They reside in West Chester, Penn. (b) Emily 
Hulme, born May 11, 1S77. (c) George Williams, born 
March 1, ls7!l. (d) 2\nna. born April 2, 18S5. (e) Ehza- 
beth Kirkbride, l)()i'n -Tune 4, lss7. 

Ma it In I Itroicii. daughter of David and Sarah, was 



88 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

bom July 11, I'^^l'j and died July 21, isT,"). Slic married 
Mahlou Lucas Lovefct, son of Daniel and Elizabeth, 
March lb, is;j;j. He was bom July 8, ISlT) and died in 
September, 1S53. Children: 

(1) Sarah, bom January 25, 1H3S, died January 27, 

(2) Georii:e, bom November 1"), ls3U, died February 
25, 1M6T. 

(3) Mary, bom Aui^ust 30, ls42, died October 22, 1856. 

(4) Hannah Ann, bom August IH, 1844. Unmarried. 

(5) Mary Jane, born June 23, 1S52, died May 17, 1879. 

Aim nroirii, dauj^hter of David and Sarah, was born 
February 2, 1819, and died April 3, isyB. She married 
William Folwell Pitfield, son of Robert Lucas and Eliza- 
beth (Folwell) Pitlleld, May 17, 1S3.S. He was born 
August 24, 1S12, and died January 27, 1887. They re- 
sided in Philadelphia. No children. 

Hanuiili \\'/'//<ini^ llroirn was born June 9, 1H21, and 
died December 2i'), In p.). She married Charles M. 
Cooper, son of Joseph and Hannah (Wills) Cooper, 
February 14, ISGI. He was bom September 19, 1817. 
They resided near Camden, New Jersey. No children. 

Section IV. 

George Williams, son of George and Abigail (Lan- 
caster) V/illiams, was born April 7, 1793, and died May 
16, 1825. He married Ann Wills, daughter of Samuel 
Wills, of New Jersey. They had two children: S<tiiiiicl, 
and II(i)ni(tli ('.. who died unmarried. 

Saiinu'l. WiHidnis married Sarah H. Stocktim and re- 
sides near Rancocas, New Jersey. He is an elder of 
Burlington Monthly Meeting. Children: 




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JOHN LANCASTER. 89 

(1) Geoi'^H', wlio married Hannah Tlioiupsun, and had 
two children: (a) George Henry and (b) Joseph, both 
deceased. (2) Rachel A.; (o) Henry W., who married 
Louisa G. Reeves. They had one child, Charles R. 
(4) Hannah C. 

Section V. 

Thomas Williams, son of CJeorye ;ind Abi<;-ail (Lan- 
caster) Williams, was born November (5, 1797, and died 
December "), is^o. He married Harriet Lancaster, his 
cousin, daughter of Israel and Hannah (Nixon) Lan- 
caster. They left no descendants. Thomas Williams 
possessed a strong and cultivated intellect. He owned 
a farm near Ogontz, Penn. The ample residence and 
attractive grounds are now used as a military school. 
The original house is still there, but the many additions 
have completely changed its appearance. Harriet 
(Lancaster) Williams married as her second husband, 
William Foulke, of Richmond, Indiana. No issue. 

CHAPTER XV. 

Ann Lancaster, the fourth child of John and Eliza- 
beth, was born June 27, 1759 and died September 25, 
1835. She married David Stokes, April 15, 17H4. David 
Stokes was born November 12, 1751 and died September 
27, 1S3(). He was the third child of John and Hannah 
Stogdal Stokes and the great grandson of Thomas and 
Mary Barnard Stokes, who came to America from Lon- 
don, England, with their three children, aboard the 
"Good Ship Kent, " in 1(^77 and settled at Burlington, 
New Jersey. Thomas and Mary Barnard Stokes were 
members of the Society of Friends and were married 
in London Monthly Meeting in 166s. In 1784 David 
and Ann Lancaster Stokes settled in their new home 



OO THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

situated on the north l^ank of the Rancocas River, near 
the northwest corner of the original township of Wil- 
lingboroug'h. in what is now the township of Beverly, 
about one and one-half miles from the mouth of the 
Rancocas River. The farm is now owned by Isaac 
Fenimore, adjoining lands of Edward Hunter on the 
west and George Conover on the east. They resided 
on the farm until 179H and all tlu^ir children were born 
there. After the death of John Stokes, father of 
David, he removed, with his family, to succeed his 
father in the occupancy of old " Stockingham ," the 
original homestead of John, son of Thomas and Mary 
Barnard Stokes. The old homestead, "Stokingham, " 
is situated on a high bank overlooking the Rancocas 
River, at the southeast corner of Willingborough town- 
ship, Burlington County, New Jersey. David Stokes 
received the homestead by will of his father, John 
Stokes. It is now owned and occupied by Tylee and 
Ann Stokes Engle. David Stokes was a member of the 
Society of Friends and was prominent in his township 
and county. He was one of the first who advocated the 
building of West Town Boarding School, in Chester 
County, Penn., by the Society of Friends, and contributed 
from his private funds towards its erection. During 
his vigorous manhood the Colonies were in the exciting 
throes of the American Revolution, and he was num- 
bered among the ardent patriots, notwithstanding the 
principles of the Friends were such that they could not 
be practical patriots nor disloyal Tories. His love of 
political and religious liberty he inherited from his 
whole line of Stokes ancestors. David and Ann Lan- 
caster-Stokes were buried in tlie Friends' Graveyard 
at Rancocas. New Jersey. (See Note XI.) They were 
the parents of four children: Israel; John L. ; 



JOHN LANCASTER. 9l 

Charles, and David, born February 25, 1794, died 
unmarried. 

Section I. 

Israel Stokes, the eldest son of David and Ann, 
succeeded his father in the ownership of old "Stoking-- 
ham, " having- received it by will of his father. He 
married Sarah Boston, December 22, 1808. They were 
members of the Rancocas Preparative Meeting, and 
were buried in the Friends' Graveyard at Rancocas. 
They had live children: Benjamin, Israel, Ann, Eliza- 
beth and Susan. 

Benjamin Stakes married Sarah Zclley and settled in 
Springfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. 
They were large land owners and members of Jackson- 
ville Preparative Meeting of Friends. They had four 
children: (1) Abraham, (2) Howard, (o) Rebecca and 
(4) Sarah. 

(1) Abraham Stokes married Hannah Haines and 
succeeded his father in the occupancy to the homestead 
in Springfield Township. They had two children: 
Elwood and Cora. 

(2) Howard Stokes married Sai-ah Hendrickson and 
settled in Westhampton Township, Burlington County, 
New Jersey. They had no children. 

(3) Rebecca Stokes married Amos Evans. They own 
and reside on one of the largest and most improved 
farms in Westhampton Township. They have six 
children: Samuel, Benjamin, Sarah, Rachel, Lillie 
and Florence. 

(4) Sarah Stokes married Henry Kille, and had one 
son, Robert. 

Israel, son of Israel Stokes, succeeded his father as 



92 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

owner of old " Stokinyham, " where he still resides. 
He married Caroline Green, who recently departed this 
life and was buried in the Friends' Graveyard at Ran- 
cocas, New Jersey. They had three children: (1) 
Annie, (2) Elizabeth and (3) James. 

(1) Annie Stokes married Tylee B. Eng-le, January 
19, 1^71, and now succeeds her father in the title of 
"Old Stoking-ham. " They have six children: Howard, 
Caroline, Emily, Herbert, Tylee Jr., and Helena. 

(2) Elizabeth, second child of Israel and Caroline 
Stokes, married Henry H. Troth and resides in Mer- 
chantsville, Burlington County, New Jersey. They 
have two children: Lillian and Henry Jr. 

(3) James Stokes married Catharine Clothier and re- 
sides at Rancocas, New Jersey. They h;iv(> two chil- 
dren: Louis and Henry. 

A)i)i Stoke.^, daughter of Israel and Sarah, married 
William Emley. They are both deceased' They had 
seven children: (1) John, who died a soldier in the 
Union Army, unmarried, (2) William, (3) Anna, (4) 
Mary, (o) Josephine, (6) Susan and (7) Nettie. 

(2) William Emley married Annie Edwards and 
resides in Philadelphia. He is president of the Sixth 
National Bank. They have live children: Prank, 
William, Joseph, Helen and Warren. 

(3) Ann Emley married Dr. James Green and settled 
at Quakertown, Penn. They had three children: 
Prank, died unmarried. Chapman and Walter. 

(4) Mary Emley married Colonel William Henlings, 
a dashing' young officer in the Civil War, who won high 
promotion and distinction. They settled in Moores- 
town, Burlington County, New Jersey. They had two 
children: Camilla and Henry. 



JOHN LANCASTER. 98 

(5) Josehhine Emley married Daniel Walton and set- 
tled in Philadelphia. They had two children: William 
and Herbert. 

(6) Susan Emley married William Troth and settled 
in Mount Holly, New Jersey. Susan is deceased, leav- 
ing no issue. 

(7) Nettie Emley married John Walters and settled 
in Philadeli)hia. They have two children: William 
and Fred. 

Elizabeth, the fourth child of Israel and Sarah Stokes, 
married Henry Deacon and setthnl near Deacon's Sta- 
tion, Burlington County, New Jersey. They are both 
deceased, leaving four children: (1) Heni-y. (-) Israel, 
(3) Sarah and (4) Henrietta. 

(1) Henry Deacon married Mary Haines and had one 
daughter, Ella. He married Anna Bourne, as his 
second wife and died, leaving no issue by his lasl 
marriage. 

{'2) Israel Deacon married Rebecca Bourne and set- 
tled in Burlington Township, Burlington County, New 
Jersey. They had four children: Edward, Eugene, 
Eva and Anna. 

(3) Sarah Deacon married Isaac Penimore. He was 
president of the Union National Bank at Mount Holly, 
New Jersey, at the time of his death, in IDOo. Their 
children were: Henry and Laura. 

(4) Henrietta Deacon married Edward Bourne and re- 
sides in Burlington County, New Jersey. They have 
five children: Edward, Henry, Nellie, Elizabeth and 
Laura. 

Susan, the filth child of Israel and Sarah Stokes, 
married George Williams and settled in Montgomery 



94 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

County, Penn. They had three children: (1) Israel, 
(•2) Frank and (3) Elizabeth. 

(1) Israel Williams married Anna Shallcross and 
settled in Philadelphia. They had three children: 
Susan, Israel and Raymond. 

(2) Prank Williams married Laura Roras. They had 
two children: Susan and Laura. 

(3) Elizabeth Williams married Prank Townsend. 
They have live chilnren: Susan, Prank, Elizabeth, 
Harriett and Rebecca. 

Section II. 

John L. Stokes, the second son of David and Ann, 
married Rachel Burr and erected a home on a tract of 
land set oif to him by his father, adjoining the old 
homestead, " Stokingham. " They had four children: 
Hennj, Dtrrid, MartJid a}id Liidid. 

Heiini Sfokes married and had several children: Lan- 
caster, Henry and others. 

Martha Stokes married General George H. Stokes and 
succeeded her father in the title and occupancy of the 
homestead. They had two children, now surviving: 
Rachel and Annie. Rachel married Captain Charles 
Borton and has two daughters: Josephine and Hattie. 

LtfcJia Stokes married Brasilia Braddock and settled at 
Medford, Burlington County, New Jersey. They had 
two sons: Barclay, who settled in Ohio, and William, 
who settled in Camden, New Jersey. 

Section III. 

Charles Stokes, the third son of David and Ann 
Lancaster-Stokes, was born August 12, 1791, and died 



JOHN LANCASTER. 95 

February 27, 1882, in the ninety-second year of 
his age. (See Note XII.) He was a natural student 
and excelled in scholastic attainments. At the age 
of eighteen he became established as the land sur. 
veyor of his neighborhood, a profession wliich he 
followed until the time of his death. At the age 
of ninety years he surveyed a tract of land, of 
many sides, containing one hundred and tifty acres, 
and when he returned home he expressed himself as 
"having had just enough exercise to give him an appe- 
tite for his supper. " He married Tacy Jarrett, daugh- 
ter of William and Ann, October is, 1816, at Abington 
Monthly Meeting of Friends. He erected a large brick 
mansion on a tract of land containing about one hun- 
dred acres, adjoining the land reserved to ''Old Stok- 
ingham" on the north, which hn received from his 
father. While he claimed to be a farmer, yet he was 
always crowded with professional work and had little 
time for the routine attention to the farm. He was 
constantly engaged in the settlement of estates in the 
capacity of Commissioner, Administrator or Executor. 
He designed and laid out several of the principal towns 
in Burlington County, New Jersey, and laid out many 
of the public roads. He was Township Committeeman 
for many terms. He took a natural interest in Govern- 
mental matters. He was a consistent and intelligent 
Democrat, and represented his party in the State As- 
sembly in iSoU, and in the Legislative Council in 1835 
and 18,36. He was a personal friend and supporter of 
Andrew Jackson. In 1844 he was elected a member of 
the State Constitutional Convention, and was one of the 
regulating spirits of that great historical body, whose 
work still remains tht' paramount Code of New Jersey. 
He was a prominent member of the Society of Friends, 



96 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

and his lar^e mansion was the Mecca for Ministering' 
Friends on all occasions, amon<j: them being' many of 
the prominent members of the Society, Elias and Ed- 
ward Hicks, and others. (See Note XIII). His remains' 
were interred in the Friends' Graveyard at Rancocas, 
New Jersey. The children of Charles and Tacy Stokes 
were: Ducid, born September is. 1S17, died in infancy; 
Hauualr, Alice; Ja n'ett\ Aim, <ni<J ]VilH((in. 

Jldunali Stokes was born April od, 1819. She married 
Charles Williams, April :^7. 1887, and resided in Mont- 
gomery County, Penn., on his farm of three hundred 
acres. Charles Williams was a member of the Friends' 
Society and prominent in Anti-Slavery circles. Their 
children were: (1) Joseph S., (2) Annie, (3) Tacy, (4) 
Martha, (")) Ellen, born March 24, ISol, died in infancy, 
((')) Ahce, (7) Morris, and (8) John J. 

(1) Joseph S. Williams, born August 81, 1S44, married 
Anna Satterthwaite, daughter of Edwin and Martha, 
and resides on a farm in Cinnaminson Township, Burl- 
ington County, New Jersey, on the road leading frtmi 
Wetsficld to Riverton. They had six children: Charles 
S.: Edward S., who married Bertha Kratz; Clarence, 
deceased; Morris Lancaster, who married Catharine H. 
Parry; Alfred; and Lydia P., who married Dr. Walter 
Roberts. 

(2) Annie Williams, born April 14, ISIO, married .John 
Lloyd and resides on a farm near Hatboro, Montgomery 
County, Penn. They had four children: Emma W., 
who married James P. Hollowell, and has one child, 
Marion; Charles W. ; Josei)h P.; and Howard, deceased. 

(3) Tacy Williams, born April 14, 1S46, married John 
Mather and resided on a farm near Jenkintown, Mont- 
gomery County, Penn. John Mather is deceased and 




CHARLES E. LANCASTER. 
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.lOHN LANCASTER. 97 

his widow resides in Philadelphia. They had three 
children: Annie, deceased, who married Samuel Shoe- 
maker; Hannah, who married Dr. Jerome Longnecker; 
and Alice, unmarried. 

(4) Martha Williams, born March IS, I84<), married 
Amos Haines and resided on a farm near Newtown 
Square, Chester County, Penn. They are both de- 
ceased, leaving: three children: Hannah W. , who mar- 
ried Maurice Michener; Ellen N. ; and Charles, deceased. 

(0) Alice Williams, born January )')!, 1854, married 
Isaac Michener, and resides on a farm near Beathayres, 
Montgomery County, Penn. They have two children: 
Charles W., and Annie L. 

(7) Morris Williams, born August !), 1856, married 
Mary J. Hollowell and settled on a farm in White 
Marsh Township, Montgomery County, Penn., on the 
road leading from ChestnutHill to Norristown. They 
had one child, Mary Jannet. Mary J. (Hollowell) Wil- 
liams having deceased, he married Charlotte Helmbold, 
of Philadelphia. They have one daughter, Gladys H. 
Williams. 

(8) John J. Williams, born June:2, [^&2, married Alice 
Roberts and resides at Media, Chester County, Penn. 
They have four children: Helen N.: Edith R. ; Emma 
T. R., and Francis B. 

Alice, the second child of Charles and Tacy Stokes, 
married William Parry, March 28, 184o. She was born 
August 25, 1821. They resided in Cinnaminson Town- 
ship, Burlington County, New Jersey. William Parry 
was a descendant (jf John Parry, who came from 
Carnarvonshire, North Wales, to America in 1715 and 
settled in Montgomery County, Penn. His early edu- 
cation was received at the Friends' School of his neigh- 



98 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

borhood, but he completed his education at Benjamin 
Hallowell's Academy, at Alexandria, Virginia. He 
founded the "Pomona Nurseries" on his liome farm in 
1838, which grew until it covered an area of over three 
hundred acres and had a world-wide reputation. The 
profits of his nursery enabled him to accumulate a large 
estate. He was a surveyor and civil engineer and was 
most prominent in instituting turnpike roads through- 
out Burlington County. He w^as a member of the New 
Jersey Legislature during 1854, 1H55 and lHo6. He was 
Speaker of tlie House of Assembly during iHoo. In 
early life he was a Whig. In is."() he was the most 
prominent spirit in the organization of the ''Republican 
Party " in New Jersey, and was chairman of the tirst 
convention held at Newark. He was President of the 
Westtield and Camden Turnpike Company, and was the 
pioneer in improved stone road building. He also 
vServed as President of the West Jersey Surveyors' 
Association, and of Rake Pond Cranberry Company. 
He was Vice-President of the American Pomological 
Society. He was the International Judge from New 
Jersey in the Department of Pomology at the Centen- 
nial Exposition held in Philadelphia, in 1876. He was 
a member of the New Jersey State Board of Agricul- 
ture, and was one of the managers of the New Jersey 
State Geological Survey. He was a Master in the Court 
of Chancery and a Judge in the Court of Common Pleas. 
William and Alice Stokes Parry were both members of 
the Friends' Society, and were buried in the Friends' 
Graveyard at Westtield. Their children were: (1) 
Charles: (2) Hannah, died young: (8) John R.: (4) Wil- 
liam: (.")) Oliver: (H) Howard: (7) Tacy. 

(1) Charles Parry married Anna Scill and resides in 
Cinnaminson Township, Burlington County, New Jer- 



JOHN LANCASTER. 99 

sey, on the road leading from Moorestown tr> Palmyra. 
They have three children: William, who married Phebe 
Kratz: Alice, and Anna J. 

(3) John R. Parry married Anna Morrell and resides 
on a farm adjoinin": his brother Charles. They have 
three children: Ida, Sarah, and Morrell. 

(4) William Parry married Catharint> Haslam and 
succeeded his father in the proprietorship of Pomona 
Nurseries. He is deceased, leaving? no children. 

(5) Oliver Parry married Lydia Satterthwaite. He 
purchased the old colonial establishment of Governor 
Thomas Oliver, fronting on the road leading from 
Rancocas to Beverly, in Burlington County, New Jer- 
sey. He is deceased, leaving his widow with two chil- 
dren: Mary and Edward. 

(6) Howard Parry married Elizabeth Haines and re- 
sides on a farm in Burlington County, New Jersey, on 
the road leading from Westfield to Riverton. They 
have two children: Susan and Bulah. 

(7) Tacy Parry married William Paul and resides on 
a large farm in Burlington County, New Jersey, on the 
road leading from Moorestown to Mount Laurel. Wil- 
liam Paul is President of the Moorestown National 
Bank. They have four children: Alice, William, 
Helen and Parry. 

Jarrett Stokes, the fourth child of Charles and Tacy 
Stokes, born April 29, 1823, married Martha Hillyard, 
daughter of William and Hannah R. Hillyard, of Ranco- 
cas, New Jersey, in April, 1848. He erected a large brick 
house on his farm of three hundred acres, in Burlington 
County, New Jersey, on the road leading from Beverly 
to Mount Holly. He converted this great wooded tract 
into one of the most productive farms in his state. He 



loo THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

was a scholar and a prominent land surveyor. In poli- 
tics he was a Democrat, and was a member of the New 
Jersey Legislature and of the State Democratic Executive 
Committee. He was a member of the Friends' Society, 
in wliicli he took an active interest. He died in Octo- 
ber, ls()<i. His wile died in March, 1890. They were 
buried in the Friends' Graveyard at Rancocas, New 
Jersey. Their children were: (1) Hillyard: (i*) Mary, 
born May IT), isoo, diod in infancy: {',',) Charles, and (4) 
Rowland. 

(1) Hillyard Stokes was born January 22, 1S49. He 
married Julia L. Perkins and resides in Willinj^'borouf^h 
Township, Burlinc;-ton County, Jew Jersey. They have 
no children. 

(3) Charles Stokes was born June ;](», ls51. He mar- 
ried Helene P. Pelletier, daughter of Wincellas and 
Constance, and resides in Beverly, New Jersey. He is 
a prominent surveyor and civil engineer. They have 
three children: Constance P., Pelletier, deceased, and 
Hillyard Rowland. 

(4) Rowland Stokes w;is born January 14, 1S54. He 
married Ella Anderson and resides in the old home near 
Rancocas. New Jersey. They have no childrt'n. 

Ami ,s7(»/,v'.s. the tifth child of Charles and Tacy Stokes, 
was boin March 24. ls25. She married Chalkley Al- 
bertson and resided in Center Township, Camden 
County, New Jeasey, near Magnolia. Chalkley Albert- 
son was a prominent Democrat and was elected to the 
Assembly in ls(v! and 1H()4 and again in 1873. He was 
a member of the Haddontield Preparative Meeting of 
Friends. Chalkley and Ann Stokes-Albertson are both 
deceased, and are buried in the Friends' Graveyard at 
Haddontield, New Jersey. They had eight children: 




MRS. EMMA LANCASTER AND DAUGHTER, FREDA. 

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JOHN LANCASTER. 101 

(1) Tacy: (2) Emmor, born Marcli 11, is'.l. diod in in- 
fancy; (o) Charles: (4) Jolni. born DoccnilxT 1<), jSnli, 
(lied in infancy; (.">) John .1.: ((») Anna: (7) Mary, born 
February 28, 1H&2, unmarried; (H) Martha, born Decem- 
ber 12, 1H66, unmarried. 

(1) Tacy Albertson was b(n'n September 2, \K^\. She 
married Wilham R. Lippincott, of Fellowship, Burling- 
ton County, New Jersey. They reside on a farm in 
Burlini,^ton County, on the road leading from Mount 
Laurel to Morrestown. New Jersey. They have no 
children. 

(3) Charles S. Albertson was bom Novembei' 14, is"),'). 
He married Sarah VonLeer, and resides on the old 
home farm in Centre Township, Camden County, New 
Jersey, near Magnolia. They have three children: 
Mary, Margaret and Annie S. 

(5) John J. Albertson was born August 16, 1H5S. He 
married Elizabeth Wills and resides at Magnolia, Cam- 
den County, New Jersey. They have one daughter, 
Anna. 

(0) Anna Albertson was born March 2o, l.sBo. She 
married Walter Cors(jn, of Plymouth, Penn. She died 
a young motlier, leaving no surviving children. 

(7) Mary and (8) Martha Albertson reside in a 
modern new home in Magnolia, Camden County, N. J. 

Wi/lkoH Stokes, the sixth child of Cliarles and Tacy 
Stokes, was born September IC h^27. He married 
Annie Mcllvaine. He resided on the old farm which 
had been vacated for him by his parents, who removed 
to Rancocas, New Jersey. He graduated at Benjamin 
Hallowell's School, at Alexandria, Virginia, and is the 
only one of Charles and Tacy Stokes' children now liv- 
ing. He resides with his wife near Mount Holly, New 



1()2 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Jersey. He is a member of the Society of Friends and 
is a member of the Meeting- of Ministers and Elders. 
William and Annie Stokes have two children: (1) 
James M., and (2) William J. 

(1) James M. Stokes married Eveline Bartlett and 
succeeded his father in the occupancy of the old farm 
near Rancocas. They have one child, Francis. 

(2) William J. Stokes married Maggie Perkins and 
resides in Beverly, New Jersey. They have one child, 
Edith S. 

CHAPTER XVI. 

Israel Lancaster, the tifth child of John and 
Elizabeth Barlow-Lancaster, was born May '22, 176L 
He married Hannah Nixon, daughter of Samuel and 
Susanna, February 22, 179^. She was born January 
27, 1777. Israel inherited the old Lancaster farm at 
Richland by will of his father. He appears to have re- 
sided on part of the farm until isll, when he sold the 
remainder of it and removed to Buckingham, Penn., 
where he died in 1^8(1 (See Note XIV.) He was a 
director of the Richland Library Company which was 
chartered in 17!).") and contained 131 works, many of 
them consisting of two or more volumes. Israel and 
Hannah Lancaster were the parents of four children, 
all born at Richland, Penn.: Harriet; John, born 
April"), isol. died unmarried: William, and Morris. 

Section I. 

Harriet, the eldest child of Israel and Hannah 
Lancaster, was born January 2(>. 171)9. She married 
Thomas Williams, her cousin, son of George and Abi- 
gail. After his death she married William Poulke. 
She left no descendants. 



JOHN LANCASTER. 103 

Section II. 

William, the third child of Israel and Hannah Lan- 
caster, was born October 2M, IHO'2. He married Rachel 
(Plummer) Lancaster, widow of his brother Morris. 
They resided at Richmond, Indiana, and had three 
children: HainKih: ]V////<ini, who died in childhood, 
and Harriet. 

Hainidh Lancaster married William Mendenhall, of 
Richnumd, Indiana, who had at one time been a profes- 
sor at Earlham Collep;-e. They had no children. 

Harriet Lancaster married Moi'ris Wrioht, son of P. 
Wright, Superintendent of Earlham College. They 
had no children. 

Section III. 

Morris, the youngest child of Israel and Hannah 
Lancaster, was born March 10, IJ^OG. He graduated at 
the University of Pennsylvania and was possessed of 
rare talents and abilities. He was a prominent physi- 
cian and a forceful public speaker. In politics he was 
a Whig and represented his district in the Indiana 
Legislature. His prospects were very bright for the 
future, but he died a young man, November 12, IHll. 
He married Rachel Plummer and resided at Richmond, 
Indiana. They had three sons: Israel: John Plunniier, 
and J[orris. 

Israel, son of Israel and Rachel Plummer-Lancaster, 
was born September lo, ls;]l. He married Frances 
Plummer in 1M61, and resides at number 6351 Starr 
Avenue, Chicago. They had three children: (1) Rich- 
ard, deceased, (2) Morris R., and (3) Herbert S. 

(2) Morris R. Lancaster was born in July 1864, at 



104 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Baltimore, Maryland. He married Mary Dignan and 
resides at Mountezuma, Coloi-ado. Tliey have no 
children. 

(;]) Herbert 8. Jjimcaster was born in ls7o, at Rich- 
mond, Ind. He is unmarried and resides an Colorado 
Springs, Colorado. 

Joliii PJininii^r Ltnicas'fi- was born in 1H37. He mar- 
ried Alice Dulin and resides on a farm near Richmond, 
Ind. He was a soldier in the Civil War. They had tive 
children: Mary P., born November S, 1S68; William F., 
born October 28, 1H70, was recently married; and three 
children who died in infancy. 

Morris Lducdster was born December ol, l!-!40. at 
Richmond, Ind. He was a soldier in the Rebellion. 
He married Alfretta Hadley, at Clarksville, Ohio. They 
reside at Northville, Wayne County, Michigan, and 
have two daughters: .Tetta, born March 26, lH7o, and 
Mabel Rachel, born April 16, 1H77, both unmarried. 




GAIL LANCASTER, 
Page 56. 



PART V. 



CHAPTER XVI. 



History of Phi^^be (Lancas'imoi:) Robekts, the 
Sixth Child of Thomas and Phehe Lancaster, 
AND HER Descendants. 

Phebe, the sixth chiki and eklest daughter of 
Thomas and Phebe (Wardell) Lancaster, was born at 
Wrightstown, Bucks County, Penn., the 4th of the 
loth month, 1734, and died August 23, 17'J7. She mar- 
ried David Roberts May 2, 1754. David Roberts was 
born 1st month, luth, 1722, and was the fourth son of 
Edward and Mary (Bolton) Roberts, who were married 
at Abington, 10th month, 2U, 1714. Edward Roberts, 
father of David, was born in Wales, in May, 16S7, and 
came to America with his cousin, Thomas Lawrence, 
in 1699. He married Mary Bolton, daughter of Everard 
and Ehzabeth Bolton. (See Note XV.) Edward Rob- 
erts became a prominent minister in the Society of 
Friends and died November 25, 176."^, on his farm near 
Quakertown, Penn. Phebe Lancaster Roberts received 
tifty-five acres of land as her share of her father's es- 
tate, located west of her brother John's allotment. The 
children of David and Phebe Lancaster-Roberts were: 

Amos, see Chapter XVII. 

Mary, born April 19, 1758, died August 22, 1760. 

Elizabeth, see Chapter XVIII. 



106 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Nathan, bom June 29, 17(32, died May 2M, 1768. 
Jane, see Chapter XIX. 
Abigail, see Chapter XX. 
Nathan, see Chapter XXI. 
David, see Chapter XXII. 
Evan, see Chapter XXII [. 

Susan, who died in 1854 at an advanced age, un- 
married. 

CHAPTER XVII. 

Amos Roberts was born April 19, 17r)S. He mar- 
ried Margaret, daughter of Edward and AUce Thomas, 
November 30, 1775. (See Note XVI.) They resided at 
Richland for many years, where all their children 
were born except the youngest. They removed to 
Philadelphia in 1S13, and he was Assessor and Collector 
for Walnut and South wards for some time. Amos died 
December 11, 1835 and Margaret died March 15, 1840. 
They were buried in the grounds belonging to Arch 
Street Meeting in Philadelphia. Their children were: 

MoRDECAi, see Section I. 

Mary, born March 17, 177^, died March 1. 1S57, un- 
married. 

Alice Matilda, see Section II. 

Hugh, see Section III. 

Andrew, born January 3, 1784, moved to New York 
and nothing is known concerning his descendants. 

George, born January 9, 17s6, died November 17, 
1789. 

Phebe, born March 7, 17SH, died about 184(\ 

Margaret, bn-n February 20. 1790. died March 21. 
1858, unmarried. 

Deborah, born April 7. 1792. died March 31. Is58, 
unmarried. 



PHEBE (LANCASTER) llOBEKTS. 107 

Section I. 

MoKDECAi Roberts was born August 29, 1776. He 
married and had three children: Ijtrefta, Mordecal 

and . 

Section II. 

Alice Matilda Roberts was born April 28, 17s(). 
She married Jeane Baptiste Poree at Christ Church, 
Philadelphia, May 5. isOl. The Poree family is very 
ancient in Prance, being able to trace their ancestry 
back to Gilbert de la Poree, born in 1070, A. D., who 
was chosen Bishop of Poitiers, the capital of Vienna or 
Pictou. Jeane Baptiste Poree was a son of Pierre and 
Marie Laura Poree. He was a native of Paris, France 
and a Notary of Louis XVI, King of France, for twenty- 
live years, and also served under the French Republic. 
He was many years Consul to the first Napoleon. He 
was for some time an inhabitant of the Island of Santo 
Domingo, West Indies, and during the Rebellion in 17in 
and 1793 he was exiled and came to the United States. 
He was Vice Chancellor of the French Consulate at 
Philadelphia at the time of his marriage. (See Note 
XVII.) Alice Matilda Roberts-Poree died January 25, 
1H60. The children of Jeane Baptiste and Alice Ma- 
tilda Poree w^ere: Bobert Alexander and Francis Victor. 
twins, born in Philadelphia. The first died April 0. 
1802, and the second, July 31, 1803. FerdiiunuJ ('harles 
John Ila/if/ste. Alexander Walter, born March K!. isls at 
New Orleans, died November 12, isfiO, unmarried. 

Ferdhiaiid ('. J. J>. Force was born at Philadelphia, 
November 9, 1805. He married Caroline Eliza Gurney, 
the second daughter of Alpheus and Eliza (Gore) 
Gurney, of North Bridgewater, Mass. Their children, 
all born at New Orleans, were: (1) Alice Matilda, born 



lOS THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

July ](), ls41, unmarried. Sho was for many years em- 
ployed as assistant librarian in the Boston Public 
Library. (2) Caroline Eliza, born September 30, 1842, 
unmarried. (3) Ferdinand Charles, born December 31, 
1.S13. He was for many years employed in the Boston 
Post Office. He entered the Civil War as a private and 
was soon promoted to the rank of Second Lieutenant. 
(4) Robert Lancaster, born March 29, 1845, died Jan- 
uary 8, 1847. (5) Harriet Augusta, born July 22, 1846, 
married Theodore Richmond Skinner, of South Boston, 
Mass.. iVugust 1, 1867. Their children were: Martha 
and Hattie, twins, born December 27, 1868. Martha 
died January 27, l<s()l>, and Hattie died March 16, 1869. 
George Alfred, born February 19, 1.^71. Charles Poree, 
born October 16, 1875. A daughter born November 4. 
1^77, lived but a few hours. 

Section HI. 

Hugh, the fourth child of Amos and Margaret Rob- 
erts, was born February 16, 17^2. He married Sarah 
Spencer, eldest daughter of Nathan and Rachel Pim 
Spencer, in 1806. He learned the trade of a miller and 
purchased the mill property, with thirty-two acres of 
land, February 16, ISU from Susanna Holby, adminis- 
tratrix of William Holby. The Roberts mill was located 
on the north side of Mill Street, on Wingohocking 
Creek, often called Logan's Run, and was torn down in 
1S74. The children of Hugh and Sarah Spencer Rob- 
erts were: Lijdla, born April 4, ISOS, died August 21, 
1H09: ('(iroliiic: SpciKn-, M(n-(/(iret: EdnmiKh born June 
3(», 1.S15, died May 2(), 1^^66; Alfred, born in is] 7, died in 
infancy: Marid. born in isii), died in infancy: Hugh. 

Cdrolliiv JloOcrtx, the second child of Hugh and Sarah, 



PHEBE (LANCASTER) ROBERTS. 109 

was born December 2, 1H09, and died February 24, 1H72. 
She married Charles S. Rorer in 1H85. Their children 
were: (1) Clementine: (2) Adelaide, and (3) Bartlett T. 

(1) Clementine Eorer was born March 20, 1h8s. She 
married Albert French, March 20, 1H65. They reside at 
Hatboro, and have one child, Lottie, who married New- 
ton Walton, a furniture dealer and undertaker. They 
have one son, Oscar. 

(2) Adalaide Rorer married William Hill. They re- 
side near Pleasantville, Bucks County, Penn. Their 
children are: (a) Caroline, who married Charles 
Shutt, and had three children: William, Charles and 
Adelaide, (b). Susie, unmarried: (c) Charles, deceas- 
ed: (d) Clementine, who married Lowell Hoover, and 
had one child, Maria. 

(3) Bartlett T. Rorer married Emeline Williams. 
They reside in Germantown, Penn., and had live child- 
ren: Charles, deceased: Mary W., Carrie R., and 
EhzabethU., teachers, and Alice. 

Spencer Iloherts, third child of Hug-h and Sarah, was 
born August 10, 1811, and died October 22, iss"). He 
married Elizabeth Yerkes Hag-y, March 3, 1^35. She 
was born February 4, 1H13, and died in February, 1H42. 
Spencer Roberts learned the miller's trade at the old 
Robert's mill. He purchased the mill in 1835 and 
operated it until iMoS, when he purchased the large 
steam mill at Mill Street and the Reading railroad, 
from Charles Spencer, and transferred his business to 
the steam mill. He was for many years a School Di- 
rector of the Twenty-second Ward of Philadelphia 
(Germantown), also a member of the Philadelphia 
Board of Education. For several years prior to his 
death he was president of the Mutual Fire Insurance 
Company, of Germantown. The children of Spencer 



IIU THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

and Elizabeth Roberts were: (1) Rw^h Oscar, (i*) Su- 
sanna Hayy, (3) Charles Rorer, (4) Algernon Sidney. 
Spencer Roberts married as his second wife Elizabeth 
Ann Taylor, daug'hter of Maris Taylor, July 21, 1845. 
She was born May 16, 1815 and died January '26, 1886. 
They had four children: (5) John Taylor: (6) Enoch 
T.: (7) Annie T.; (8) Lizzie. 

(1) Hug-h Oscar Roberts was born February 2, l."^86. 
He married Annie Maria Gemriy;-, daughter of Jacob H. 
Gemrig, September 21, 1865. She was born October 22, 
1842. Hugh O. Roberts served in the Union Army 
during the Civil War and was thrice severely wounded. 
Their children were: Alvira Dunham, born July 12, 
1868, died May 13, 1874; Adelaide M., born October 25, 
1873; Clarence J., born February 7, 1878; Anna Gertrude, 
born October 21, 187!). 

(2) Susanna Hagy Roberts was born August 27, 1887. 
She married Lylburn H. Steele, son of Canby and 
Amelia Steele, in 1866. He has been deceased for many 
years. Their children were: (a) Helen Wiggins, who 
married Clarence J. Peterson, and has one child, Clar- 
ence Jr. : (b) Canby: (c) Estella; (d) Lylburn. 

(3) Charles Rorer Roberts was born April 4, 1839. 
He married Janie Shaw Pearson, daughter of Hamlet 
and Sarah Elizabeth Pearson, April 30, 1873. She was 
born March 2. 1850 and died September 26, 1877. 
Their children were: Hamlet Pearson, born March 10, 
1874, died the same day; Charles Hamlet, born May 29, 
1875; Janie Shaw, born September 16, 1877, died same 
day. Charles Rorer Roberts married as his second 
wife, Louisa Jane Gray, daughter of John and Deborah 
A. Gray, April 21, 1881. She was born April 9, 1855. 
Their children were: Lulu Evelyn, born March 28, 
1882, died August 18, 1882; Thomas S. Gray, born 



PHEBE (Lancaster) Roberts. Ill 

August 25, 1883, died July 7, lss5: James Gray, born 
July 7, 1885; Maiy Louisa and Adelaide Gay, twins, 
born February 17, 1^88; Spencer Roberts, born August 
18, 1,S92. 

(4) Algernon Sidney Roberts was born September 27, 
1840 and died March 3, 1870. He married Elizabeth 
Justice Pearson, daughter of Isaac and Ruth Pearson, 
November 22, 1864. She was born August o'O, 1839. 
Their child, Isaac Pearson Roberts, was born March 
26, 1868. He married Louisa Pharo Willits, daughter 
of Samuel Cauley and Phebe Pearson Willits, April 9, 
1891. Their children: Elizabeth Pearson, born April 
26, 1S92, died July 30, 1S92; Ruth Pearson, born Oc- 
tober 13, 1S93: Samuel Willits, born September 29, 1S94. 

(5) John Taylor Roberts, son of Spencer and Eliza- 
beth Taylor Roberts, was born August 11, 1817, died in 
1899. He married Hannah Maul Matlack, March 10, 
1S70. Their children are: (a) Sarah Matlack Roberts: 
(b) Spencer, an architect; (c) Eilith, who married Wal- 
ter Gibson Sibley, son of Edward Abbott and Ellen 
Gibson Sibley, April 17, 1895. They have one child, 
Edward A.; (d) Ehzabeth A., who died March 10, 1^92, 
aged 16 years; (e) John T. Roberts. 

(6) Enoch Taylor Roberts, son of Spencer and Eliza- 
beth, was born January 25, Ls49. He married Helen 
A. Woods, of Pittsburgh. She was a daughter of 
George and Caroline Woods. They have two children: 
Elizabeth T., born April 15, 1875; Annie, born Novem- 
ber 23, 1878. 

(7) Annie T. Roberts was born August 19, 1850. She 
married Ferdinand V. Hoyt. They have one child, 
Albert Maurice. 

(8) Lizzie Roberts was born December 4, b'-iol. She 
married William H. Wriggins. Their children were: 



112 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Annie R., who married W. Seymore Runk; Thomas; 
Charles C; and Helen V. Lizzie Roberts Wriggins 
married as her second husband, B. P. Dewees, Decem- 
ber 10. 1H95. 

Mdjydfct Hoheiis, the fourth cliild ol' Hugh and Sarah 
Roberts, was born June 21, 1H13, and died September 
27, 181)1. She married Gideon Lloyd in March. 1847. 
He was born in 1812 and died January 9, 1H77. They 
resided at Indianapolis, Ind. Their children were: 

(1) Spencer Clay, born November 25, 1817, unmarried; 

(2) Sarah Virginia, born in 1849, died in 1850; (8) Wash- 
ington Byron, born June 3, 1^51; (4) Clara Virginia, 
born in 1H5I1, died in 1H51. 

(3) Washington Byron Lloyd married Rhoda M. 
Johnson, December 4. 1SS4. Their childr(m were: 
Spencer E. , born in lss(); Harold J., born in 1889; 
Hugh B. , born in 1H91; Marguerite, born in 1^93. 

Hi/</Ii Hob <■ lis. tlie youngest son of Hugh and Sarah 
Roberts, was boin August 5, 1821, his father having 
died several months before his birth. His mother mar- 
ried again while he was an infant and he was left to the 
care of his paternal aunt, Mary Roberts. At the age 
of eight years he went to live with his maternal uncle, 
Thomas P. Spencer on the Lower Makefield farm and 
continued to reside there until he was old enough to 
learn a trade, which he did at the old Roberts mill. In 
1840 he secured employment in the Brandy wine Mills 
at Wilmington, Delaware, and there he was employed 
during the next twelve years, with the exception of a 
brief interval devoted to operating Harmony Mills, a 
few miles from Wilmington. He married Alice A. 
Gallagher, August 8, 1842, the ceremony being performed 
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PHEBE (LANCASTER) ROBERTS. IIB 

daughter of John and Margaret Stotsenburg Gallagher. 
They moved to Bucks County, Penn., in ISIM, and some 
years later, again removed to Norristown, Montgemery 
County. Hugh Roberts died August 23, 1^94. His 
widow resides with their son Ellwood Roberts. The 
children of Hugh and Alice A. Roberts were: (1) 
Charles Henry; (2) Edmund, born June 30, 1S44, died 
May 30, 1S45: (3) Ellwood: (4) Mary: (5) William, born 
December 1, 1851, died January 27, 1H55: ((')) Spencer, 
born Augusts, 1854, died October 11, 1855: (7) Alfred, 
born March 10, 1857, died November 20, I860. 

(1) Charles Henry Roberts was born June 18, 1843. 
He is a prominent attorney in Kansas City. He mar- 
ried Elizabeth Stradling, daughter of Samuel and 
Louisa Stradling, March 23, 1865. Their children are: 
(a) Alice Anna, born April 16, 1866: She is employed 
in the Census Bureau at Washington, D. C: (b) Hugh, 
born January 8, 1868, is an attorney: (3) Samuel, born 
August 1, 1871: (d) Louisa, born September 17, 1S86. 

(3) Ellwood, the third child of Hugh and Alice A. 
Roberts, was born January 22, 1H46, at Wilmington, 
Delaware. He became a teacher in 1864, following that 
vocation until 1878, mostly in Friends' schools. Having 
for sometime been a contributor to the Norristown 
Herald, its proprietor offered him a permanent position 
on that paper. He became associate editor in 1883, 
and continues to occupy that position at this time. 
He also became engaged in building enterprises in 
Norristown, with his father, and since the latter's 
death in 1894. He is active in the work of the Mont- 
gomery County Historical Society (organized in 18si) 
and in the Society of Friends. Ellwood Roberts is the 
author of a number of very valuable works, among 
them the following: " Lyrics of Quakerism, " a volume 



114 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

of poems, published in 1895; "Old Richland Families, " 
a history of the Richland Monthly Meeting of Friends 
at Quakertown, Penn., and descendants of many of the 
early members, published in 1898; "Plymouth Meet- 
hvj:, " containing a valuable record of Friends, pub- 
lished in 1900; "The Schuylkill and Other Poems, " in 
press; "Early Abington Friends," in preparation; 
"Historical Sketches, " published by the Montgomery 
County Historical Society, was prepared under his 
supervision. Also numerous pamphlets and papers, 
mostly on historical and genealogical subjects. He 
married Mary Long Carter, daughter of Job and Rachel 
Carter, of Mickleton, New Jersey, September 12, 1878. 
Their children are: Howard Carter, born July 0, 1879; 
Charles Alfred, born May 30, 1881, died March 14, 1888; 
Alice Rachel, born June 15, 1886; William Hugh, born 
February 12, 18HS; Mary Carter, born Janu iry 31, 1892. 
(4) Mary, the fourth child of Hugh and Ahce A. 
Roberts, was born October 25, is 17. She married 
Samuel Livezey, November 7, 1877. They have one 
son, Thomas Hugh, born October V\ 1879, who is em- 
ployed in a responsible po.sition at Pencoyd Iron Works. 

CHAPTER XVIII. 

Elizabeth Roberts, the third child of David and 
Phebe Lancaster-Roberts, was born July 1, 1760, and 
died December 17, 1831. She married Israel Foulke, 
son of Samuel and Ann, November 14, 1782. (See Note 
XVIII.) Israel Foulke was born February 4, 1760, and 
died September 27, 1824. Their children were: 

William, born August 18, 1783, died September 2, 
17.S4. 
Thomas, see Section I. 
David, see Section II. 



PHEBE (LANCASTER) ROBERTS. U.") 

Cadwallader, born May 22, ITS'J, died Auyusl 22, 

1794. 
Jane, born March 26, 1791, died June 24, 1794. 
Hugh, see Section III. 

Phebe, born December 7, 1795; died unmarried. 
Amos, born August 10, 179S. 
Deborah, born Aut?ust 13. 1800: died December 29, 

1806. 

Section I. 

Thomas Foulke was born December 31, 17-; 1, and 
died June 4, 1.^32. He married Sarah Lancaster, a rel- 
ative, dau.ghter of Thomas and Ann Lancaster, of 
Whitemarsh, in 1814. She was born June 13, 17M8, and 
died in 1869, aged eighty-one years. Their children 
were: Aim: Letita: SaraJi, and Taoj. 

Aim Fonlkr married Edw^ard Thomas, a relative, 
son of Samuel and Elizabeth McCarty-Thomas. Their 
descendants will be given in Part XII. 

Lrtl'tK Fo ilk' married Jehu J. Roberts, (deceased), of 
Cheltenham. Children: (1) Annie L. married Robert 
R. Croasdale. No issue. (2) Caroline. 

Sitnih Foiilkc married John Walton. 

Tdcij Foulke married Charles Knight and has six chil- 
dren, two sons and four daughters. 

Section II. 

David Foulke, the third child of Israel and Eliza- 
beth Foulke, was born December 21, 1786. He married 
Miriam Shaw, daughter of John and Phebe Shaw. 
She w^as born January 11, 1782. They had two chil- 
dren: /.s/7f('/, born in lsl4. -dnd Joint B., born in 1818. 
David Foulke married as his second wife, Mary Rob- 



116 THE LANdASTER FAMILY. 

erts, of Byberry. Their children were: June, wlio 
married Israel J. Grahame, of Germantown, and has 
several children. Her sister married John D. Matthews, 
of Baltimore. She has several children, among them, 
Thomas F. Matthews. 

Section HI. 

Hugh Poulke, the fourth child of Israel and Eliza- 
beth Roberts-Foulke, w^as born September S, 1793. He 
married Elizabeth, daughter of Levi and Phebe Mc- 
Carty-Roberts, March H, 1S21. She was born February 
11, 1803, and died May 12, 18')^. Hugh Poulke died 
April 3, lsr)3. Their children were: A)}i(»< B., born 
May 26, 1^22, died April 21, 1853; BarUm L., born Nov- 
ember 18, 1823, died August 18, 1856: Bhebe II., born 
January 27, l''^25, died December 22, 1832: Jordan, born 
October D, 1826, died June 21, ls36: Klh<ibeth, born 
March 13, 1829; S'lnih E., born June 1, 1831, died April 
19, 1841; Fnntkiiji, born May 5, 1833, died June 21, 1S35; 
Abigail Jane, born July 1, 1835, died March 10, 1845; 
Firnikiiii, born July 24, 1838, died March 18, 1860; Jane 
II., born June 9, 1842, died January 24, I860; Susan J., 
born June 7, 1841, resides at Quakertown, Penn. 

Elizabeth Foii/k' married Penrose Hicks, November 13, 
1862. He died July 14, 1866. No issue. She resides 
at Quakertown. 

CHAPTER XIX. 

Jane Roberts, the fifth child of David and Phebe 
Lancaster-Roberts, was born December 19, 17()4. She 
married Samuel Ashton. He was born July 17, 176(i, 
and died in December, 1841. He was a son of Robert 
and Sarah Thomas Ashton. Their children: Pliebe, 




MRS. FLORENCE E. LANCASTER. 
Page 56. 



PHEBE (LANCASTJ:ii) liOiiEliTS. 117 

born March 28, 1796: K/nnxn; born June 22, 17!)M: 
7 Ihhihis, born September 22, 171)'.>: StiraJi, born July 15, 
1801, (See Note IV.): Elh:ahrt/i II.. b;)rn August 27, Ls()3: 
Ab/f/dil, born July 26, 1807. 

None of the above daughters ever married. Thomas 
Ashton married, Ijut the writer has no record of his 
descendants. 

CHAPTER XX. 

Abigail Roberts, the sixth child of David and 
Phebe Lancaster-Roberts, was born February 15, 1767, 
and died October 16, 1827. She married Benjamin 
Johnson September 18, 1788. He was a descendant of 
Casper Johnson, who settled at Richland early in the 
eighteenth century. The children of Benjamin and 
Abigail Roberts- Johnson were: 

Samuel, see Section I. 

Casper, see Section H. 

David, see Section III. 

Elizabeth, see Section IV. 

Joseph, born July 14, 17*J9, died in childhood. 

Anthony, see Section V. 

Mary, see Section VI. 

Benjamin, see Section VII. 

Section I. 

Samuel Johnson was born June s, iTsi), and died at 
the age of twenty-eight years. He married Margaret 
Roberts and had two children: David and Abigail. 

Section II. 

Casper Johnson was born March 28, ITiH, and died 
at the age of thirty-four years. He nuirried Mary 



118 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Gibson, who died March 9, L^GV), aged 75 years and i^O 
days. They had three children: Joseph, Milton and 
(libHon. 

Joseph JoJnison married, first, Hannah Riner, and had 
four children: Edward, Susan, Amanda and Joseph. 
By his second wife, Ann Edwards, he had two children, 
William and Anne. 

Milto)! J(>hiis(i)i married, first, Eveline Edwards, who 
died October 8, 1H54. Their children were: (1) Rich- 
ard, who married Mary StraM-n; (2) Amos, who mar- 
ried Anna Shaw. Jlfilton Joh)ts(»i's second wife was 
Mary Edwards. They had one son, Lewis. Mlltoiis 
third wife was Ann Shaw. No issue. 

Gibsou J<>h)iso)i married Sarah Jones and resides at 
Doylest3wn, Penn. They have several children: Je- 
mima, Fanny, Harry and others. 

Section III. 

DavvJ Johnson was born June 10, 170;]. and died at the 
age of sixty-nine years. He married Susan Foulke, 
who was born September 18, 1701. No issue. 

Section IV. 

Elizabeth Johnson was born March 7, 1707, and 
died at the age of eighty-one years. She married 
Samuel Foulke, and had four children: ( 'hiijlon. Joseph, 
Abigail a,nd r/cssc. 

Section V. 
Anthony Johnson was b(nm February 1. 1H()2, and 



PHEBE (lANQASTER) ROBERTS. 119 

died at the a<?e of ninety years. He married Elizabeth 
Poulke. Their children were: ^1//;/, Ifoirtj und 3f(rnj. 

Section VI. 

Mary Johnson was born March 24, 1805, and died 
August 18, 1868. She married Andrew Ambler, May 4, 
1829. He was born June 12, 1793, and died March 7, 
1850. He was a descendant of Joseph Ambler, who 
settled in Montgomery Township in 1728. Andrew was 
a fuller by trade and in 1832 purchased a tract in Upper 
Dublin, on which is now a part of Ambler. The chil- 
dren of Andrew and Mary Ambler were: Joseph Matlier 
Evaiis\ Benjamin Jo/disoji, born October 20, 1831, died 
December 9, 1858; Is((ac Ellis; 'Eidward Ihnrnj, born Nov- 
ember 9, 1834, died November 5, 1869; David Jolntsan; 
Lewis Jones:, Evan Jones; Andrew, born November 26, 
1842, died November 7, 1870; Marii J., born March 17, 
1H48, died April 29, 1848. 

Josepli Medlter Evans Ambler was born July 23, 1830, 
and died April 7, 1895. He married Hannah Cleaver, 
February 16, 1854. 

Isaac Ellis Ambler was born July 1, 1833. He married 
Eliza Moore, May 1, 1856. Their children were: (1) 
Edwin Moore Ambler, born April 13, 1H60, married 
Annie Foulke Webster, April 18, 18s3. He is deceased. 
Their children: William W.. born October 3, 18H4: 
Alice Hannah, born March 14, 1889; Eliza Moore, born 
September 6, 1893. (2) Anna Ambler. 

David Johnson Ambler was born March 22, 1837. He 
married Caroline F. Penrose, March 6, 1862. She died 
September 13, IHDI. Their child, Ella, born March 27, 
1864, married Daniel M. Leedcm, May 7, 1H84. Their 



120 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

children were: David Ambler, born March 'J, iss5; 
Caroline Foulke, born January 11, l^HT; Susan A., born 
May 7, 1H91, died February 8, 1892, and Daniel M., born 
January 11, 1894. 

Lewis Jones Ambler was born February 17, 1839. He 
married Rachel Walton, September 25, 1H(32. They had 
one child, Benjamin G., born June 9, 1864, died August 
24, 1890. Rachel Ambler died May 26, Ls74. Lewis J. 
Ambler married Rebecca Penrose, March 4, IHSO. 
They have one child, Aaron Penrose Ambler, born 
May 10, 1KS2. 

Evju Joiiefi Ambler was born January 8, 1841. He 

married Mary Jenkins, daughter of William H. and 

Catharine Jenkins, of Gwynedd, April 26, 1877. He 
died Aui-'ust 16, ls93. 

Section VII. 

Benjamin Johnson was born June 1'), ISOS, and died 
a'icd forty-one years. He married Tacy Stratton. 
Their children were: Willkdii, born March 15, 1H32: 
MatiUhi Ainr, born October 15, ls34; Chti/toji F., born 
April 7, 1h37; Fit S., born June 15, ls39; Frdit, born 
March 18, 1843. 

CHAPTER XXI. 

Nathan Roberts, the seventh child of David and 
Phebe Lancaster-Roberts, was born September 24, 
1769. He married Margaret Ashton, May 5, 1791. She 
was born March 24, 1765 and was a sister to Samuel 
Ashton, who married Abigail Roberts. Nathan Rob- 
erts owned a farm near Gwynedd, Penn. The children 




ARCHIE DeWITT LANCASTER, 
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PHEBE (LANCASTER) ROBERTS. 121 

of Nathan and Sarah Roberts wore : 

As/ifoii, born March H, 1792, married Sarah Wilson, 
daughter of Joseph and Ann Wilson. He died about 
1875. Their son, Wilson, married and left a daughter, 
Gertrude, who is married. 

Theophilus, born March 13, 1794, died young. 

Gnij, born August 2, 1796, married Hannah Wilson, 
who survives him. 

CHAPTER XXII. 

David Roberts, the eighth child of David and 
Phebe Lancaster-Roberts, was born September 21, 1772. 
He married Elizabeth Stokes and resided at Newtown, 
Penn. Their children were : 

Stokes L. , see Section I. 

Albina N., died unmarried. 

Elizabeth, see Section II. 

Gervase S. and Charles, twins, were born June 
21, 1813. Gervase died November 10, 1834. Charles 
died December 7, 1863. 

Section I. 

Stokes L. Roberts was educated at Princeton, 
and after receiving his diploma he studied law with 
Hon. George M. Dallas, in Philadelphia, and subse- 
quently opened an office at Newtown, Penn. He be- 
came active in politics and was elected to the Pennsyl- 
vania Assembly in 1838 and 1839. He was appointed 
Deputy Attorney General of Pennsylvania in 1844. He 
was elected to the Judgeship in 1872, but soon resigned. 
He died in 1882. He married Margaret Spangier, who 
still resides at Doylestown, Penn. 



122 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Section II. 

Elizabeth Roberts married Judge Ihrie, of Eas- 
ton. There are no living descendants of this branch 
of the family. 

CHAPTER XXIII. 

Evan Roberts, the ninth child of David and Phebe 
Lancaster-Roberts, was born April 20, 177"). He mar- 
ried Abigail Penrose. Their children were : 

William, born September (>, IHOO; died August 4, 
1M65, unmarried. 
Hannah, born March 17, 1S02; died unmarried. 
Paulina, see Section I. 
Maria, born March 14, ISOO; died unmarried. 

Section 1. 

Paulina Roberts was born March 25, 1806. She 
married John J. Pcmrose, of Bucks County, Penn. 
Their son, Evan Roberts-Penrose, is quite prominent 
in the political circles of Bucks County. He married 
Kate Birnbaum, and had one son, Harry, who died in 
infancy. 



PART Vl. 



CHAPTER XXIV. 



History of Job, the Seventh Child of Thomas 
AND Phkbe Wardell-Lancaster, and his De- 
scendants. 

Job Lancaster, the seventh chikl of Thomas and 
Phebe, was born at Wrijjrhtstown, Bucks County, Penn. , 
8th mo. S, 1736. He was quite young when his par- 
ents removed to Richhmd Tow^nship, where he resided 
until after the death of his father, when he received 
lifty-one acres of his father's farm as his share of the 
estate. He took a certificate from Richland Monthly 
Meeting to Abington Monthly Meeting, which he pro- 
duced there December 29, 1755. On June 30, 1760, he 
took a certificate to Buckingham Monthly Meeting. In 
1762 he took a certificate to Westbury Monthly Meeting 
in Queens County, New York, and in 1763 he was grant- 
ed a return certificate to Buckingham Meeting. On 
April 5, 17^4, he took a certifiate to Horsham Monthly 
Meeting, and in October, 1786, he became a member of 
New Garden Monthly meeting, in Chester County, 
Penn. By trade he was a blacksmith. On Junc^ 1», 1759, 
he conveyed twenty-five acres of his land to Joseph 
Burr. The remainder of his land eventually became 
the property of his brother, John Lancaster. Job Lan- 
caster w^as married twice. In 1757, he married "out of 
the Friends' Society," for wdiich he made acknowledge- 



124 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

ment in 1758. We have no record of the death 
of his lirst wife. In 17.S3, lie again married "out 
of Society," and made acknowledgement in I7s4. 
There is no mention of the names of his wives or chil- 
dren on the records of the Society of Friends. 

One of his wives was Sarah Hendrickson. As his 
second child was named Sarah, the writer is of the 
opinion that she was his tirst wife and the mother of 
his children. The children of Job Lancaster were : 

Job, died unmarried. 

Sarah, see Chapter XXV. 

Seneca, see Chapter XXVI. 

Matilda, died young. 

CHAPTER XXV. 

Sarah Lancaster, the second child of Job, married 
Peter Golliver. She had one daughter, Harriet, who 
has been deceased several years. vSarah and her hus- 
band both died at an advanced age. 

CHAPTER XXVI. 

Seneca Lancaster, the third chikl of Job, was 
born October 14, 1770. He learned the miller's trade, 
and entered into ])artnership with David Evans, at 
McClain's Mill, now known as Schleigle's Mill, where 
they manufactured Hour and feed. He married Mary 
Redman, November 6, 1800, and to them were born live 
children : 

Levi, see Section I. 

Jane, see Section II. 

Sarah, see Section III. 

Thomas Redman, born December 8, 1807, died young. 

Seneca, born April 15, 1810, died young. Seneca 



JOB LANCASTER. 125 

and Mary Redman-Lancaster were buried at London 
Tract burying ground. 

Section I. 

Levi Lancaster was born December 14, 1801, at 
McClain's Mill, now known as Schleige's Mill. He 
served five years apprenticeship with William Cowan, 
in his store at Turkey town, Maryland. Levi after- 
wards purchased a farm near Chesterville, Chester 
County, Penn., where he resided until his death, which 
occurred January 13, 18S1. He married Letitia Evans, 
who died April 7, 18h5, aged seventy- five years. Levi 
and Letitia Lancaster were buried at New Garden 
burying gronnd, in Chester County, Penn. They were 
the parents of ten children : Elizabeth, Thomas Bedman, 
Marij Jane, Hannah Woodrow, David Evans, Sarah Ann, 
Will ia III Wesley, Seneca White, Hugh Evans and Benjainin 
Cowan. 

Elizabeth Lancaster, the eldest child of Levi and Mary, 
was born May 23, 1828 and died September 23, 1873. 
She married George Wagner in March, 1851. They re- 
sided in Toughkenamon, Chester County, Penn., at the 
time of her death. Their children were: (1) Matilda 
J.; (2) Hannah M.; (3) Martha E.; (4) Sarah J.; (5) 
Harriet E. ; (6) Letitia Evans, and (7) Anna E. 

(1) Matilda J. Wagner was born February 17, 1848. 
She married Joseph Iliff. They had one son, John 
Williamson. They resided at Media, Delaware County, 
Penn., where the husband and son died. Matilda J. 
Wagner-Iliff afterward married Edwin Bowden, who 
died in January, 1899. She still resides at Media, Penn. 

(2) Hannah Mary Wagner was born July 14, 1851. 
She married Prank Savage and had eight children: 



126 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

William W., Lizzie, George, one deceased, Annie, 
Abram, Etta and Hannah. They lived in Kentucky for 
several years, but now reside at Darby, Penn. 

(o) Martha Ellen Wa<?ner was born Auyust 20, lsr)4. 
She married Eber Sharp and resides near London 
Grove, Penn. They have seven children : William W. , 
Elizabeth L., Hannah W., Charles W., Mary M., George 
W. and Warren P. 

(4) Sarah Jane Wagner was born September 21, 1857. 
She married Samuel M. Dunsmoor, who for several 
years conducted a book store in Media, Penn. They 
now reside in Wilmington, Penn. They had live chil- 
dren: P^-ank, Hermann, Martha, Anna and Harry, who 
died aged two years. 

(5) Harriet Edgar Wagner was born October U, ls60. 
She married William H. Search, a tlorist, and resides at 
Avondale, Penn. They had three children: (a) George 
W. , wdio died aged eighteen years; (b) Emma S., wdio 
died aged fifteen months, and (c) Elsie M. 

(6) Letitia Evans Wagner was born January 29, 1863. 
She married Benjamin Lentz and resides in Philadel- 
phia. They have four children: Laura Belle, Emma 
S., William and Mary. 

(7) Anna Elizabeth Wagner was born April 13, ls66. 
She married Jacob Lentz and resides in Philadelphia. 
They have ten children: Anna Laura, Hattie, John, 
William, Ethel, Orville, Benjamin, Christopher and 
others. 

Ihomns Rvdiium. Lancaster, the second child of Levi 
and Letita, was born August 4, 1830, and died July 19, 

1835. 

3Iarii Jaiiv Lancaster, the third child of Levi and Le- 
titia, was born October 8, 1832. She niarried Thomas 



JOB LANCASTER. 127 

Foote in iSo"). He owned a farm in Delaware for 
several years. He sold the farm and purchased the 
hotel at New Garden, Penn., where he died. Mary Jane 
Foote still survives. The children of Thomas and 
Mary J. Foote were: 

(1) Levi Lancaster Foote, who was born November 1, 
1856. He married Hannah Crosson and resides on a 
farm with his family. 

i'2) Clara Letita Foote was born in iSoS. She mar- 
ried Frank Brown, who purchased a farm near Jenners- 
ville, Chester County, Penn., where they reside with 
their family. 

(3) Thomas Franklin Foote was born in ls(j(). He 

married Whitcraft and resides on a farm near 

Kemblesville, Penn. 

Hannah Woodnxv Lajicastcr was born July 31, 1835. 
She married Charles Wag'ner, November 28, 1851). He 
was born October 10, 1836. They resided near West- 
grove, Penn., until 1862, when he entered the army and 
served nine months in Company I, 175th Regiment, 
Pennsylvania Volunteers. After returning from the 
army he purchased a farm near Toughkenamon, Penn. , 
where they now reside. 

David Erans Lancaster, the fifth child of Levi and 
Ijetitia, was born January 24, 1838 and died March 12, 

1838. 

Sarah Ann Lancaster, the sixth child of Levi and 
Letitia, was born February 15, 1830. She married 
Joseph Freel in February, 1860. They resided at New 
Garden, Penn., where he was engaged in the milling 
business until the Civil War, when lie entered the army. 
After returning from the army they lived near Jenners- 
ville for several years, but later they sold the farm and 



128 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

removed to North Bristol, Ohio, where Sarah Ann 
Freel died November 27, 1881. She was buried at 
West Grove, Penn. 

WilUain Wes^ley Lancaster, the seventh child of Levi 
and Letitia, was born September 30, 1841. He worked 
at the blacksmith trade in Rouseville for several years, 
but later he removed to Bradford, McKean County, 
Penn., where he is eng^aged in boring- oil wells. He 
served in the 124th Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers, 
during the Civil War. He married Mary A. Ewing and 
they had seven children: 

(1) Charles W., born March 10, 1867, married Anna 
E. Sieger, July 10, 1892. They reside at Ruth, Wells 
County, Indiana. 

(2) Harriet, born March 8, 1871, died February 18, 
1875. (3) Joseph E., born March 10. 1877, died Novem- 
ber 2, 1S79. (4) William W., born August 20, 18,sl. (5) 
George P., born July 2, 1M83. (6) Janet M., born May 
13, 1885. (7) Mary A., born March 5, 1887. 

(4) William W. , Jr., and (5) George P. reside at War- 
ren, Indiana. 

Seneca White Lancaster, the eight child of Levi and 
Letitia, was born April 20, 1844 and died September 5, 

1884. 

Hugh Evans Lancaster, the ninth child of Levi and 
Letitia, was born January 1, 1847 and died September 
28, 1854. 

lienjain'ni Connu Liotcaster, the youngest child of Levi 
and Letitia, was born November 9, 1851 and died Sep- 
tember 17, 1S54. 

Section II. 
Jane Lancaster, the second child of Seneca and 




MRS. ANN R. NELSON. 
Page 73. 



JOB LANCASTER. 129 

Mary, was born July 24, 1803. She married Reuben 
Cummins, February 24, 1832. They had five children: 
Levi, Sarah, Thomas, Manj J. and Martha, born June 12, 
1840, died at the age of twenty years, unmarried. 

Levi r W ///////;/. s- was born March 23, 1823. He married 
Sarah Hops. He is now deceased. They had four 
daughters, two of whom are deceased: (1) Tamazine, 
who married John McVaugh. (2) Harriet, (3) Sarah, 
(4) Lucy. 

Sarah A. Cummins was born January 9, 1828. She 
married Silas Walton, November 12, 1846 and resided 
near Downington, Penn., where her husband died many 
years ago. Their children were: (1) Martha, (2) Par- 
ker, (3) Fletcher, (4) Phebe, deceased, (5) Mary Ida, ((>) 
Harvard, and four deceased. 

(1) Martha Walton married Columbus Smith and re- 
sides near West Chester, Penn. They have several 
children. 

Thomas Cinnmms was born February 6, 1832. He 
married Hannah Walton, October 19, 18.'i4. They 
lived at West Chester, Penn. and had ten children: (1) 
Ella, married Silas Walton; (2) William, deceased; (3) 

Lucy, married Johnson; (4) Levi; (5) Eldridge; (0) 

Silas; (7) Anna Mary; (s) Ada; (9) Emma; (10) Bessie. 

Ufari/ J. Ciuiiiitins was born January 1, 1835, and died 
September 13, 1899. She married Thomas Sylvester in 
March, 1856. They had six children: 

(1) Lemuel Sylvester, who married and resides with 
his family at Wilmington, Penn. 

(2) Martha Sylvester, who married William Taylor 
and resides at Maple, Delaware County, Penn. They 
have one child, Mabel. 



130 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

(;j) Morton Sylvester, who married and resides at 
Philadelphia,. He lias one child, Guy. 

(4) Sarah Sylvester, who married William Jones, 
September "28, lss;i They reside at Morton, Delaware 
County, Penn. and have one child, Minerva. 

(5) John Sylvester, who married . His residence 

is not known to the writer. 

(6) Mary Sylvester, who married William Work and 
resides near Oxford, Penn. They have one child. 

Section III. 

Sarah Lancaster, the third child of Seneca and 
Mary, was born December 21, 1S()5, and died April 25, 
1S7(). She married Thomas Ecoff, March 2H, 1833. 
They had three children : Pliebe June, WlUiain Wesley 
and Joel P. 

Phehe Jane Ecqf was born December 24, 1833. She 
married John Rubincan, February 23, lsri4. She re- 
sides near Mortonville, Penn., where her husband died 
in 1893. Their children are: (1) Joel T., (2) Wesley, 
(3) Charles H., (4) Sarah L., (.")) Jones R., (6) Wilmer 
H., and (7) Atlee J. 

(1) Joel T. Rubincan was born May 8, 1^-j'). He re- 
sides with his mother, and is employed at Coatsville, 
Penn. 

(2) Wesley Rubincan was born May 9, 1858. 

(3) Charles Humphrey Rubincan was born March 19, 
1862. He is married and has one child, Matilda. 

(4) Sarah L. Rubincan was born July 11, 1865, and 
died May 22, isso. 

(5) Jones R. Rubincan was bora October 30, 1868. 



JOB LANCASTER. 131 

He is nnmtirried, and resides at Oxford, Penn. 

(6) Wilmer H. Kubincaii was born October 6, 1H71. 
He is employed in the boiler-works at Coatsville, and 
resides with his mother at Oxford, Penn. 

(7) Atlee J. Rubincan was born May 10, 1^73. He 
married Mabel Staddcm, and resides at West Philadel- 
phia. They have one child, Garrett Jones Rubincan. 

Williiini WvsU'ij F.coffwds born February 13, 1836. He 
married Charity Ann Sylvester, December 1, 1751). He 
died December 7, ISDl. After his death his widow re- 
moved to Pliiladelphia. They had live children: (1) 
Sarah, (!2) Mary, (3) John, (4) Anna L., and (f)) Wesley 
B. 

(1) Sarah E. Ecoff was born September 11, ls6u. 
She is a graduate of the "Womans Retreat," in Phila- 
delphia, and is now employed as a trained nurse in 
Philadelphia. 

(2) Mary Ecoff was born September 28, 1862. She 
married William J. Keeler, June 3, 1885, and resides 
in Philadelphia. They have five children : C. Wesley, 
born June 4, 1SS6; M. Agnes, born January 20, 1888; 
S. Lillian, born April 15, 1890: I. Raymond, born April 
1, 1894; Lewis S. born December 11, 1897. 

(3) John T. Ecoff was born December 23, 1864. He 
married Laura B. Lilly, July 24, 1888. They reside in 
Philadelphia. No issue. 

(4) Anna L. Ecoff was born April 11, 1867. She mar- 
ried Asa Hazeltine, May 16, 1899. 

(5) Wesley B. Ecoff was born February 7, 1^74. He 
married Clara A. Crisp, June 16, ls97. Their children 
are: Wesley M., born May 14, 1898; Charles, born 
May 13, 1899, died July 23, ls99; Clara May, born May 
16, 1901. They reside in Philadelphia. 



132 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Joel P. Ecoff, the third child of Thomas and Sarah 
Ecoff, was born Au^i^ust 13, 1838. He married Emma- 
rene Morton, March 5, 1868. They reside at Marshall- 
town, Chester County, Penn. Their children were: 
Melissa, Clara, Mabel, deceased; Violet, deceased; 
Morton, Mary, Ethel and Warren. 




EDWARD H. HANCE. 

Page 203. 

MOSES LANCASTER. ELIAS H. LANCASTER. 

Page 203. Page 69. 

CHARLES STOKES. 

Pages 94-95-96. 



PART VTT. 



CHAPTER XXVII. 



History of Joseph, the Eighth Child of Thomas 
AND Phebe Wardell-Lancaster. 

Joseph Lancaster, the eighth child of Thomas and 
Phebe was born at Wrightstown, Penn. 8th month, 21, 
1738. It does not appear that he was a member of 
Richland Monthly Meeting, within whose limits his 
parents removed when he was a small child. On July 
25, 1760, he presented a certificate to Philadelphia 
Monthly Meeting of Friends, which was issued by 
Wrightstown Monthly Meeting in Bucks County. On 
June 26, 1772 he left Philadelphia and seems to have 
been hving in the State of New York. On August 30, 
1776, a certificate was sent from Philadelphia Monthly 
Meeting to Nine Partners Monthly Meeting in Dutchess 
County, New York, where he then resided. He was 
unmarried at the time the certificate was given. On 
February 19, 1777, the marriage of Joseph Lancaster 
and Mary Soule-Shearman, a widow, was reported to 
Oblong Monthly Meeting, as having been accomplished. 
The exact date of the marriage is not known, but it oc- 
curred not more than thirty days prior to the above 
date. A committee was appointed 1st month, 9, 1777, 
'to see that the rights of the widow's children are 
secured. ' In the first register of Oblong Monthly 
Meeting, page 7, we find that Mary, daughter of George 



184 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

and Avis Soule, and Joshua, son of Ebenezer and Wait 
Sherman, were married 8th month, 10, 1757. On page 
111, of above records, we find: "Joshua Sherman, 
minister, of Pogh Quaick, died 9th month, s, 1770, aged 
40, minister for seven years. " Mary Soule-Shearman 
was born 3rd month, 31, 1732, and was about forty-five 
years of age at the time of her marriage with Joseph 
Lancaster, having been a widow ahnost seven years. 
The Oblong Monthly Meeting records show that Joshua 
and Mary Soule-Shearman were the jiarents of six 
children, the youngest having been born one month 
and fifteen days after the death of its father. There is 
no mention of any children of Joseph and Mary Lan- 
caster in the Oblong Meeting records and the wilter 
is unable to find any record of any descendants. 
Joseph Lancaster received forty-two and one-half 
acres of land as his share of his father's farm and his 
allotment was owned by his brother John, at the time 
of the death of the latter. 



PART VTTT. 



CHAPTER XXVIII. 



History of Jacob, the Ninth Child of Thomas 
AND Phebe Wardell-Lancastek and His Des- 
cendants. 

Jacob Lancaster, the ninth child of Thomas and 
Phebe, was born at Wrightstown, Bucks County, Penn., 
3rd mo. 27, 1740. He died while yet a young- man and 
was buried at Bristol Friends' yard, July 3(\ 1777. He 
received thirty-nine acres of land as his share of his 
father's estate, all of which is now included within the 
eastern limits of Quakertown, Penn., and was owned 
by John Lancaster at his death, in 1792. Jacob re- 
moved to Bristol in 17G2, where his father-in-law^ had 
conveyed to him some real estate. He married Rebec- 
ca Baldwin, and they were the parents of four children: 

Phebe, buried at Bristol, 1st mo. 26, 1770. 

Sarah, see Chapter XXIX. 

Thomas, see Chapter XXX. 

John, see Chapter XXXI. 

CHAPTER XXIX. 

Sarah Lancaster, daughter of Jacob and Rebecca, 
married William Allen, son of John and Tacy (Stack- 
house) Allen, loth month, 31, 17sO. They were the 
parents of one child, Thomas Lancaster, born at 
Bristol, Bucks County, June 26, 1789. He studied 



136 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

medicine and graduated from the medical department 
of the University of Pennsylvania. He married Su- 
sanna Marmaduke, daughter of Marmaduke and Mary 
Watson, November 19, 1817. She died August 12, 1823. 
Thomas L. Allen married Sarah, daughter of Anthony 
and Mary Taylor about 1844. They had no children. 
He died October 3, 1856. By his first marriage there 
were three children: Sarah Lancaster, Maruiaduke 
Watson, Thomas Lancaster, born February 15, 1823, died 
June 12, 1S24. 

Sarah Lancaster Allen was born December 28, 1818 
and died March 7, 1897. She married William S. Hillis, 
of Wilmington, Delaw^are, son of Samuel and Margaret 
Hill Hillis, May 17, 1S49. They had four children: 

(1) Susanna Watson Hillis, born February 13, 1850, 
married Isaac Shearman, of New Bedford, Mass. They 
had two children: Margaret Hillis Shearman and Wil- 
liam Hillis Shearman, deceased. 

(2) Thomas Allen Hillis, born July 21, 1852, married 
Anna Edith Updegratf. They have one child, Edith. 

(3) Samuel Eli Hillis, born March 7, 1854, married 
Amy Tatum, daughter of Samuel C. Tatum, of Cincin- 
nati. They reside at No. 414 West Water street, Cin- 
cinnati, and have one child, William Tatum. 

(4) Margaret Smith Hillis, born March 3, 1856, is 
unmarried. 

3Iarina(l>(ke Wafsoii Allen was born March 15, 1821 
and died January 28, 1890. He married Sarah Rod- 
man, daughter of Richard and Elizabeth Shoemaker 
Paxson, June 5, ls56. They had two children: 

(1) Thomas Lancaster Allen, born April 23, 1857, 
studied medicine and graduated from the medical de- 
partment of the University of Pennsylvania, in 1881. 







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MARRIAGE CERTIFICATK OJ" GEORGE WILLIAMS AjSD ABIGAIL LANCASTER, 
daughter of Israel, and great-granddaughier of Thomas Lancaster. Among the 
witnesses to this marriage will be found the names of several children of Thomas 
and Phebe Lancaster. 



JACOB LANCASTER. 137 

He married Sarah E., daui^-hter t)±' Josi^ph and Anna 
Richardson Pahner, March 81, IS^^O. They had one 
cliild, Anna Rodman Allen, born October 23, 1HH7, died 
xVpiil '2'2, is<jl. Dr. Thomas Lancaster Allen died 
March li\ isUl. 

(•2) Elizabeth Shoemaker Allen, born May 15, 1H60. 

CHAPTER XXX. 

Thomas Lancaster, son of Jacob and Rebecca, 
was born in 1772. His father died when he was about 
five years of age and but little is known concerning his 
early hfe. In the records of Philadelphia Monthly 
Meeting of Friends for the Northern District, we find a 
certificate was received from Falls Monthly Meeting 
for Thomas Lancaster "who some time ago was put an 
apprentice within the compass of your meeting, " dated 
(1th of 4th month, 1791. (See Note XX.) He married 
Susannah Paul. The records of Philadelphia Monthly 
Meeting for the Northern District, 1796, show they 
were disowned by the meeting "for marriage by a 
priest. " Susannah Paul was born in 1764 and died in 
1858. Their children were: 

Jacob B., see Section I. 

Sidney Paul, see Section II. 

Section I. 

Jacob B. Lancaster was born in 1800 and died in 
1860. He was for many years a grain dealer at Spruce 
Street Wharf, Philadelphia. He married Belinda C. 

. She was born in 1807 and died in 1858. They 

were the parents of seven children: Susan P.; Thomas 
II. \ Miirii L.\ Ilciirij Chaj: Francis A.: Clement S. and 
ikiroUne. 

Susan P. Lancaster was born in 1828, and died in 1876. 



13R THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

She married Joseph Reppher, who died in isjT. Th(^y 
had one son, Francis A., who is married and resides at 
Yonkers, New York. He has three children. 

T/toiiKis 11. Ldiicasfcr was born in 1S80. He is unmar- 
ried and resides in Philadelphia. 

Mary L. LanciMcr was bnrn in is^i, and died in ls02. 
wShe married N. J. Willson, who died in 1H75. No issue. 

Heiinj CJinj L-Di'-nster wa^ hovn in 1^30. He married 
Annie S. Elliot. He has recently been employed by 
the United States g-overnment in the postal service, in 
Porto Rico. He resides at No. 222 North Capitol St., 
Washington, D. C. 

Francix A. TjDu-aster was born in 1S8'.). He was 
Colonel of the 115th Pennsylvania Regiment and was 
killed in the battle of Chancellorsville in the Civil War. 

C/ciiiejif S. Lrnicdsfer was born in 1842. He is n minis- 
ter and resides at Georgetown College, D. C. 

CaroJiiir L'dic'ixfrr was born in ISlo, and died in 1873. 
She married V. S. Hutzog. No issue. 

Section H. 

Sidney Paul Lancaster, the second child of 
Thomas and Susannah, married Doctor Dunott. Slie 
died in 1S4 — . Doctor Dunott was a graduate of the 
University of Pennsylvania. They had two children : 

TlioiiKis JKsfiis, and Sidncij PmiJ. wlio died in 185 — , 
unmarried. 



JACOB LANCASTER. 139 

Thomas Justus Dunotf was born May 29, 1831 and died 
in 1H9— . He married Elizabeth Turbot, Marcli 22, 1 S()6. 
She was born June 14, Ls40. They had five children, 
all born at Predericktown, Md., except the youngest, 
who was born at Harrisburgh, Penn. 

Justus, born June ;">, 1S67. 

Daniel Zacharias, born Pebruary 11. 1 sTt i. 

Catharine Porney, born June 13, 1^12. 

Sidney Paul Lancaster, born April 3, ls74. 

CHAPTER XXXI. 

John Lancaster, son of Jacob and Rebecca, was 
born in 177"). He was about two years of a.^-e when his 
father died. In the records of Philadelphia Monthly 
Meeting of Friends for the Northern District, we find a 
certificate was received from Middletown Monthly 
Meeting, Bucks County, dated 7th of 4th month, 1791. 
"for John Lancaster, a minor, who is placed an appren- 
tice with Joseph Ogelby, a member of your meeting. " 
By comparison of dates we find he was " placed an ap- 
prentice " the day following that on which his brother 
Thomas was apprenticed. John Lancaster resided at 
No. 176 North Pourth Street, Philadelphia, where he 
died, April 10, 1834, aged fifty -nine years. He was 
buried at Pourth and Arch Street Cemetery. He was 
married twice. His first wife was Elizabeth Rakestraw, 
daughter of Joseph, whom he " married with the aid of 
a Magistrate, " for which he made acknowledgement to 
the Friends' Monthly Meeting. Elizabeth Rakestraw 
was born December 29, 1775 and died July 5, ISO;]. The 
second wife of John Lancaster was Hannah Wills, 
daughter of Moses and Margaret, of Wilingborough 
Township, Burlington County, New Jersey. They 
were married December 14, 1809. Among the witnesses 



140 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

to the marriage were Sarah Lancaster, Moses Lancas- 
ter, Susan Lancaster and Thomas Lancaster, all rela- 
tives of the groom. Hannah Wills Lancaster died 
September 7, 1^27. By his tirst marriage John Lancas- 
ter had three children: 

Sarah, born October 'Ji\ 171IS, died October 27, isll). 

Jacob, born December 25, ISOD, died August 30, 1805. 

Elizabeth, see Section I. 

By his second marriage there was one child: 

Rebecca, see Section II. 

Sectk^n I. 

Elizabeth Lancaster was born July 5, lso3 and 
died September 27, 1812. She married Daniel Long- 
streth, son of Joseph and Sarah Thomas Longstreth, 
of Warminster Township, Bucks County, Penn., Jan- 
uary 4, 1S27. Daniel Longstreth was born November 
25, 1800 and died March 30, 184(3. They resided at the 
old Longstreth homestead. Bartholemew Longstreth, 
the ancestor of Daniel, came from England in 1(398. 
Daniel Longstreth was a diligent student, possessing a 
fondness for mathematics, natural science and me- 
chanics. He was also devoted to literature and owned 
a good library and cabinet of minerals, which was con- 
sidered unusual at his time. He was a consistent mem- 
ber of the Friends' Society and was Clerlv of Abingdon 
Quarterly Meeting for many years. After the death of 
liis wife, Elizabeth, he married Hannah Townsend, 10th 
month, 25, 1832, at Green Street Monthly Meeting, in 
Philadelphia. The children of Daniel and Elizabeth 
were: John Lioicdster Loitxjstrcth: FA'mibctli [jtuatMer 
Long.streth, born September 14, 1829, died April 23, 
1848, unmrrried. 

John. L. LoiKjstirt/i was born November 10, 1827. He 



JACOB LANCASTER. 141 

resides in Philadelphia. He has been married twice. 
His first wife was Rachel Orum, daughter of Lydia and 
Noble Longstreth. She was born December 13, is;],") 
and died December :^4, ls75. They were married Oc- 
tober 25, 1H70. His second wife was Emily Thomas, 
dauj^hter of John C. and Louisa A. Evans. There were 
two childr<m by his first marriage: (1) Edward 
Tliomas and (2) Rowland, born December 22, isT."), 
died January 1, lis76. 

(1) Edward Thomas Longstreth was born September 
20, 1R72. He married Edna Blanche, daughter of 
John Stewart and Amanda Thomas Clampitt. She 
was born January 23, ls7."). They have three children: 
Dorothy Clampitt, born Mai'ch 18, 1806; John Clam- 
pitt, born March 12, 1899, and Catharine Clampitt, 
born December 28, 1901. 

Section II. 

Rebecca Lancaster, daughter of John and Hannah 
Wills-Lancaster, was born September 18, 1^10 and died 
September 27, 1812. She married George Gaskill, son 
of Caleb and EUzabeth, June 11, 1833. They had no 
children. She is buried at Burlington, New Jersey. 
George Gaskill married a second time and had several 
children, who died in childhood. He died December 
27, 1855. 



r»ART JX. 



CHAPTER XXXII. 



History of Isaac, the Tenth Child of Thomas 

AND PhEBE WAKDELL LANCASTER. 



Isaac Lancaster was born the 4th of I'Jth month, 
1742. After the death of his father, he received forty- 
one and three-fourths acres of the farm at Richhind as 
his share of the estate. His allotment was owned by 
his brother John in 170s as shown by a conveyance of 
Moses Lancaster's tract adjoinino-. On September U, 
176o, he presented a certificate from Wrightstown 
Monthly Meetin<f of Friends to Philadeli^hia Monthly 
Meetins^-. He was then unmarried. He died in Phila- 
delpliia, D(^cember lo, 1771, as shown by the Friends' 
records. These few words contain all we are able to 
find on record concerning this member of the family, 
who died in the prime of life. There is no evidence to 
show that he was ever married. The above record was 
found after a long and tiresome search and the writer 
is of the opinion that he left no descendants. In a let- 
ter written by Charles Stokes, in issi, he is represented 
as a cabinet maker. No tradition of him is left and his 
existence has long been forgottn. His i^lace of burial 
is unknown. 



PART X. 



CHAPTER XXXIII. 



HlSTOKY OF AaKON, THE ELEVENTH ChILD OF 

Thomas and Phebe Wakdell-Lancastek, and 
his Descendants. 

Aaron Lancaster, the eleventh chikl of Thomas 
and Phebe Wardell-Lancast'jr, was born 11th mo. 24, 
1744, and died 3rd mo. 21), ITSO. He received thirty- 
nine acres of his father's farm as his allotment t)f the 
estate. On May 17, 1765, he conveyed his allotment to 
his brother-in-law, David Roberts, and David and Phebe 
Lancaster-Roberts conveyed the tract to Robert Bnrr, 
July 29, 1706, who conveyed it to William Burr in 177n. 
On October 14, 1785, William Burr transfered the tract 
to John Lancaster, a brother of Aaron, who owned it 
at the time of his death. 

Aaron Lancaster w^as given a certificate from Buck- 
ingham Monthly Meeting- of Friends to Abington 
Monthly Meeting, yth mo. 8, 1764. In the minutes of 
Abington Meeting, 29th of 4th mo. 1765, we find: 

" Aaron Lancaster a member in unity with us ac- 
quaints this meeting he has a mind to visit his mother 
who lives on Long Island. Upon consideration the 
meeting concurs with him." 

In the same records, 24th of 6tli mo. 1765, "Aaron 
Lancaster requests a certificate in order to recommend 



144 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

him to the notice of Friends of Flushino; Meeting of 
New York." 

At a Monthly Meeting- held at Westbury, Queens 
County, New York, ilth mo. '2'i, 1705, " A certificate was 
received from Abington Monthly Meeting and by the 
latter Meeting forwarded to Westbury Meeting, recom- 
mending Aaron Lancaster." At a Monthly Meeting 
held at Westbury, 1st mo. 2f<, 1707, Aaron Lancaster 
was recommended as a minister to the Meeting of Min- 
isters and Elders. He took a certificate to Purchase 
Monthly Meeting, 10th mo. 20, 1707, he having remov- 
ed within the limits of that Meeting. He became a 
prominent and esteemed minister in the Friends' Socie- 
ty and traveled extensively from New^ York to North 
Carolina. (See Note XXI.") 

In the records of New Garden Monthly Meeting of 
Chester County, Penn., 0th of the 10th mo. 1770, we 
find: " Our friend Aaron Lancaster being on a relig- 
ious visit to friends in these parts, produced a certifi- 
cate from their Monthly Meeting held at the Purchase 
in Westchester Co. and Province of New York, ye loth 
of 9th mo. last, certifying that h(^ is a minister in good 
esteem amongst them, and that they have unity with 
his present undertaking, which with his labor of love 
in this Meeting is satisfactory." He also visited Hope- 
well Monthly Meeting in Frederick County, Virginia, 
as shown by the records, 1st mo. 5, 17H4. 

He married Sai-ah, daughter of Renjauiin and Mary 
Palmer, Dth mo. 17, 170)7. She was born 0th mo. 17, 
174S, and was the sixth child of a family of eleven 
children. The children of Aaron and Sarah Lancas- 
ter were : 

Maky, see Chapter XXXIV. 



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AARON LANCASTER. 145 

Phebe, see Chapter XXXV. 

Thomas, see Chapter XXXVI. 

Jane, see Chapter XXXVII. 

Esther, see Chapter XXXVIII. 

Ruth, born October 1, 1779. No further information. 

Benjamin, see Chapter XXXIX. 

Joseph, see Chapter XL. 

Aaron, born September 20, 1786. No further infor- 
mation. 

Moses, born September '2(K 17Ki: died September 30, 
17s(3. 

The last three children were triplets, the record on 
the back of the marriag-e certificate of Aaron and Sarah 
Lancaster shows these three were born at one birth. 

CHAPTER XXXIV. 

Mary Lancaster, the eldest child of Aaron and 
Sarah, was born November 21, 170H and died July 28, 
1831. She married Elijah Cone in April, 1791. He was 
born May 9, 1775 and died December 13, iSjS. His 
father. Elijah Cone, was a surveyor and was employed 
by the g-overnment to survey a part of the State of New 
York. He received a tract of land as part pay for his 
services and decided to locate his family upon it. He 
returned to his home in Connecticut to make arrange- 
ments for their removal and after getting his family 
and goods started in wagons with ox-teams, he rode 
ahead on horseback to prepare a temporary shelter for 
them. The family reached their destination, where 
they learned that the husband and father had not yet 
arrived. After making a vain search, his fate remained 
a mystery, and the family of children found homes 
among the hospitable people of that section. Elijah 
Cone found a home with Aaron Lancaster, and after- 



140 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

wards married the oldest daughter, Mary. Their chil- 
dren were: 

Salmon, see Section I. 

Birthday, see Section II. 

Thomas, see Section III. 

Mary, see Section IV. 

Elijah, born August 7, 1802, died June !>, 1S06. 

Ruth, born February 19, IHO'), died April I'l, 1808. 

Elijah Jr., born May 11, IsoT, died January 21, 1881. 

Ruth M., see Section V. 

Aaron Lancaster, see Section VI. 

Sarah Palmer, see Section VII. 

Section I. 

Salmon Cone was born Jaiuuiry 14, ITIT) and died 
December 23, 1830. He was a merchant at Locke, 
Cayuga County, New York. He married Nancy Ken- 
yon and they had three children: 

UW//cy ,S'., who i-esided at Reno, Nevada; JAo//; and 
Jldii/ni, who died when about eighteen years old at 
Auburn New York. 

J/anj Cotic WHS born August 1."), ls30 and resides at 
Cambridgeport, Mass. She married William Hamlin, a 
brother to Mr. Hamlin, of the Mason & Hamlin Piano 
and Organ Company. They had two children: 

(1) Walter, who died aged six months. 

(2) Adclle, born September 13, IH53, married Joseph 
(J. Rogers, April 30, 1870. He is deceased. She re- 
sides at Cambridgeport, Mass., with her two children: 
LiHian, born December 15, ls7s, and Walter J., born 
July II, 1SS2. 

Section II. 
Birthday Cone was born May l», 17!iO and died 



AARON LANCxVSTEIi. 147 

April i, L'-^^O. He was a furincL-and resided near Fred- 
erickstown, Ohio. He married Mary Ann Foote in 
June, iSls. Children: Jldinnih, Crocker, Susan n<ih /!., 
and Mai'ij Jane. 

II(tiun(/i Cone was born in February, 181V) and died 
September 1, 1HS7, at Oberlin, Ohio. She married 
Henry Gordon in October, 1H61. No issue. 

Crockrr Cone w^as born in May, 1«2<' and died Auj^'ust 
8, IS'JS, at Elkhart, Ind. H(> married Anna E. Reed in 
January, l<s4i) and they had live children: (1) Mary 
Ann, {■!) Wilhird Allen, (a) Birthday, (4) Elhi, and (5) 
John Edwin. 

(1) Mary Ann Cone, born September 25, 1858, mar- 
ried James W. Spicer, September 11, 1^7;]. He is a 
paper-maker by trade. They reside at Elkhart, Ind. 
and have four children: (a) Florence Ag-nes Spicer, 
born November 15, 1.^74, married James Holland, Sep- 
tember 29, ls*l4. He is Superintendent of Public Road 
Buildiny;- in Jamaica, West Indies, (b) Maryle Cone 
Spicer born, May 30, 1877, married Edward Starke 
Fanier, May 2(», 1896. They reside at Elkhart, Ind. 
(c) Mary Edna Spicer, born February 7, 1^79, married 
Erie Throope, March 29, 1900. They reside at Elkhart, 
Ind. (d) Margaret Eleanor Spicer, born January 12, 
1^88, resides at Lake View, Ohio. 

(2) Willard Allen, the second child of Crocker and 
Anna E. Cone, was born May 20, 1H5(5. He is a body- 
maker in the wagon works at Elkhart, Ind. He mar- 
ried Minnie Barns in 1878 and they had nine children: 
Ernest Justis, born January 4, 1879; Mable Ruth, born 
August 20, isso; Willard Barns, born July 23, 1882; 
Fred Cromwell, born October 9, 1885; Minnie Clare, 
born October 28, 18S7, died July 11, 188S; James La- 



148 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Fayette, born December 27, ISHS; Kenneth, born June 
11, 1892, died March 29, 1S9;]: AKce Eleanor, born July 
10, 1894; Chester, born April IM, l,s97, 

(3) Birthday Cone, son of Crocker and Anna, was born 
May 9, 18.")S. He is a painter and resides at Waltham, 
Mass. He married Etta Bond, October 19, 1S79. Chil- 
dren: Walter Chester, born January 7, issl; L. Roy, 
born September 15, 1885; Crocker, born February 15. 
1889, died May 1(3, 1890; WiUiam Bond, born February 
22, 1895. 

(4) Ella Cone, dau<i-hter of Crocker and Anna, was 
born March 25, isGl. She married Frank Beven, June 
26, 189S. He is a florist. They reside at Elkhart, Ind. 
and have one child, John Cone, born May 18, 1S99. 

(5) John Edwin Con-^, son of Crocker and Anna, was 
born May, ol, 18(35. He married Ada Heasley, March 
1, 1881. They have two children: Bessie Bell, born 
August 6, 1885; Harry Heasley, born May 26, ls95. 

SiisiiniKiIi II. Cone, daughter of Birthday and Mary 
Ann, was born in June, 1822. She married Lewis 
Strong-, in September, 1839 and resides at Fredericks- 
town, Ohio. They had one son, Clayton E. Strong, 
born December 19, 1S47. He married Shelo H. Van- 
Gorden, January 17, 1872. She died December 26, 1883, 
and he married Charlotte J. Taylor, of Warren, Ohio. 
March 17, lss6. He is Trainmaster on one of the rail- 
roads entering Cleveland, Ohio, where they reside at 
No. 1624 Wilson Avenue. By his first marriage there 
were two children: Mabel, born November 1, 1873; 
Lottie, born July 14, 1^75. 

Marii rfinie Cone, daughter of Birthday and Mary Ann, 
was born November IC), 1828, and died May 19, l.s,s7. 
She married Levi P. Rowley, June <s, l,s47. He was 







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AARON LANCASTER. 149 

born June 2, 1822 and died June 24, lss7. They had 
seven children: 

(1) Kiydon Cone, born Mai-cli (>, Isl.s, died May 12, 
1848. (2) Hermia Matilda. (8) Esther Ann. (4) Mary 
H., born January 27. H^^)'^, died August G, 1865. (5) 
Henry Clay. (6) Alice C, born July 10, lw65, died July 
25, 1805. (7) Nellie May, born December 5, 1870, died 
November 80, 1877. 

(2) Hermia Matilda Rowley, born September 21, 1850, 
died October 2(5, ls74. She married John Boyle, in 
Nevada, February 25, islis. They had one daughter, 
Alice Cone Boyle, born May 20, 1874, who resides in 
California. 

(3) Esther Ann Rowley was born February 22, 1856. 
She married Frank A. Sell, November 6, 1877. He was 
a jeweler. They had one child, DeVere R. Sell, born 
May 27, isso. Esther Ann (Rowley) Sell married 
Charles H. Abbot, April 1, isss, and resides at No. 
2452, Lincoln Avenue, Denver Colorado. Charles H. 
Abbot owns several mines in Colorado and employs a 
great number of men. He has been a State Senator for 
three terms. By an act of Legislature the name of 
DeVere R. Sell was changed to Margaret DeVere Abbot. 

Section III. 

Thomas Cone, the third son of Elijah and Mary 
(Lancaster) Cone, was born February 24, 1798, at Ot- 
sego, New York, and died in 1886. He was a farmer 
and resided near Chilton, Wisconsin. He married 
Rachel Goodrich, of Painted Post, New York, about 
ls26. She was born September 25, 1803 and died in 
August, I8,s4. Children: Maiiiic, born September 20, 
1827; Harriet, born in June, 1828, died December 24, 
1828; CorijdoH Goodrich: Elijfih: Harriet P., born Feb- 



inn THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

riiary o, 1^34, died in February, 18s;]: Sura/i, born 
November 11, ls37, died June :^9, 183iJ: J/uru, born 
about 1843-44. died about 1 '^47-48. 

Conjild)! Uuvdj-icli r(^>/p was born October 4, 1^29, near 
Locke, New Yorlv. He married Sarah Marie Potter, 
of Elmira, New York. They reside at Washington, 
D. C. , and had seven children: 

(1) George Potter, born February 27, IsOd. 
(2j Thomas Elijah, born November 3, 1861. 

(3) Walter Goodrich, born August 28, 18(33, died De- 
cember 3, 1887. 

(4) Kittie Beadle, born May 1'^, ls72, died August *». 
1877. 

(5) Johnie, born March 1, 1S74, died August 10, ls77. 

(6) Hobert, born July s, l,s76, died August 12, ls77. 

(7) Corydon Jr., born June 30, 1880, died August 18, 



(1) George Potter Cone married Mrs. Nelhe I31akely- 
Scott, in 1M90. She was born April 2."), 1802. They 
have four children : Conie G., born October 4, 1891: 
Walter T., born November 23, IS!)'): Florence M., born 
August 2, 1S98: George B., born October 20, 1900. 

(2) Thomas Elijah C(me married Hattie M. Crawford, 
May 10, 1887. He is a machinist and resides at Port- 
land, Oregon. 

Klijali Colli', son of Thomas and Rachel, was l)orn 
April 4, 1S31, and died February 9, 1900, at Fond du 
Lac, Wisconsin He married Ellen A. Beall, a niece 
of James Fenimore Cooper, the famous author, in 1868. 
Two children : Louis B., born February 13, Js72. is 
editor of the "Oshkosh (Wis.) Times": Mary Elizabeth, 
born February 11, ls7i), is a music teacher. 



AARON LANCASTER. I'll 

Section IV. 

Mary Cone, daug-hter of Elijah and Mary Lancaster- 
Cone, was born May 22, 1K)0, and died April 12, 1S.-S3. 
She married .John Patee, about 1S40, and tliey settled 
in St. Joseph, Missouri, in 1S4~-. He purchased IGO 
acres of land which soon became very valuable, owing- 
to its location near the city. He divided the farm into 
lots which brought fabulous prices, for that time, and 
he became the most wealthy man in the city. The sec- 
tion is still known as Patee-town. He lost much of 
his prcn^erty during Civil War by the depreciation of 
values, although he was in possession of a vast income 
at the time of his death, in 1SG7. John and Mary Patee 
were the i^arents of two children : Elijah ('., and h'ufh 
Mineral. 

FAijdh ('. Pnfee died of consumption in 1S74. while yet 

a young man. He married Annie E. , daughter of 

a prominent attorney, in 1S(34. They had three children: 
(1) Emma, (2) John Scott, and (8) Harry. 

(1) Emma Pattee married John Donovan. Jr., manager 
of the St. Joseph stockyards. They have one daugh- 
ter, Emma. 

(2) John Scott Pattee was born in 1S57 and resides at 
Eagle City, Alaska, unmarried. 

(3) Harry Patee was born in isni). He is a banker in 
a thrifty Nebraska town. He is married and has two 
children: John, aged eleven years, and Florence, aged 
six years. 

Iliif/i Miiirn-d Patee was married three times. Her 
first husband was Eli Denny, who died about five years 
after their marriasre. They had two daughters, Mary 
and Mattie, who died of scarlet fever shortly after the 
death of their father. Ruth Minerva Denny married 



152 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Blackford Griffin, who died at Little Kock, Arlvansas, 
during the Civil War. Her third husband was Samuel 
Russell. By her second marriage there was one son, 
(1) Fredericli Griffin, and by her third marriage tliere 
were two sons, (2) Patee Russell, and (3) Harry Russell. 

(1) Frederick Griffin is a partner in a wholesale sta- 
tionery and notion house. He is married and has four 
daughters: Grace, Ruth, Minerva and Frances. 

(2) Patee Russell is a partner with liis half-brother, 
Frederick Griffin, in the above mentioned business. 
He is married and has three daughters: Mildred, Lucy 
and Margurith. 

Section V. 

Ruth M. Cone, daughter of Elijah and Mary Lan- 
caster-Cone, was born April 3(>, islo, and died March 
16, 1SS(). She married Samuel M. Croft, December 4, 
1831, who died May 30, ls42. She married as her 
second husband, James T. Allen. By her first marriage 
there were two children: ('hii/toii 1. Croft; and Shiiuk-J 
M. Croft, born January 15, ls4n, died May 24, 1^64. 
By her second marriage there were three children, all 
born at Ann Arbor, Michigan: Jtane^ Cone Allen, born 
September 4, 1H47, died October 3, 1(S47; Monj Eli::<iheth 
Allen, born August 21, 1841, died March 30, IbOO; JaineH 
Judson Allen. 

Chiijio)! L Croft was born May 12, 1839 in Cayuga 
County, New York. He was educated at the University 
of Micliigan and spent considerable time in traveling 
through the West Indies, the Islands of the Pacific and 
South America. He was connected with the Chili, 
S. A. Legation under President Lincoln. Near the 
close of the war he was appointed Lieutenant of the 
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AARON LANCASTER. 153 

Carleton, and afterwards served against the Apaches 
in Arizona. He also served as Consul to Carthagena, 
United States of Columbia. He has been employed by 
the government for many years to look after the mails 
passing over the Great Northern Railway. He married 
Mary M. Sebring, May 27, 1872. They reside in Wash- 
ington, D. C, and have one son, Samuel M., born May 
16, 1893. 

James Judson Allen was born November 22, 1851. 
He married May Lillian Crockett, at Chicago, November 
9, 1876. They have two children: James Judson Jr., 
born May 16, 1882; Turner Maddell, born April 22, 1888. 

Section VI. 

Aaron Lancaster Cone, son of Elijah and Mary, 
was born May 25, 1812. He was killed in a railroad 
wreck near Painsville, Ohio, in January, 1864. He 
married Matilda Patee and they had two daughters: 
Naomi, who died October 20, 1873, and Rnth Elizabeth, 
who died June 25, 1879, both unmarried. Matilda Cone 
died November 17, 1898, aged eighty-two years. 

Section VII. 

Sarah Palmer Cone, daughter of Elijah and Mary, 
was born June 2, 1814 and died in February, 1848. She 
married Samuel Penn Parsons Jewett and settled in 
Ann Arbor, Michigan. They had four children: Aaro7i 
Cone, Geurnsey, Elizabeth, and Horence Sarah. 

Aaron Cone Jeivett was killed in the battle of Hagers- 
town, July 6, 1863. 

Geurnsey Jeioett died at Ann Arbor, Mich., in 1848. 

Elizabeth Jeivett married Edward Hyde in 1864 and re- 



154 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

sided in Ann Arbor, Mich. Four children: 

(1) Sarah, who married Jenkins at Dresden, 

Germany, in 1889, where they reside. They have one 
child. 

(2) David Hyde entered the army, unmarried. 

(a) Clarence Hyde died in Montreal, Canada, in 1887. 

(4) Josephine Hyde died in Los Angeles in 1895. 

Elizabeth Jewett Hyde, the mother, resides in Ger- 
many. 

Florence Sarah Jewett married Frank Kelly, Judge of 
the Court at Cleveland, Ohio, June 21, lsi)5. They had 
two children: 

(1) May Florence Kelly, born April 10, 1866, married 
Joshua Carrol Bamey, January 21, 1883. He was a great 
grandson of Commodore Joshua Bamey, a distinguished 
member of the Colony of Maryland and a brave naval 
otticer of the Revolution and War of 1812. He was also 
one of the original members of the "Society of Cincin- 
nati." Joshua Carrol and May Florence Bamey had 
two children: William Joshua, born March 11, 1884; 
Rebecca Ridgely, born November 11, 1886, died Sep- 
tember 28, 1887. Joshua Carrol died at Ardon, North 
Carolina, August 9, 1899. May Florence Bamey and 
son reside in New York City. 

(2) Samuel Jewett, born at Ann Arbor, Mich., July 
28, 1867, is in business at Cleveland, Ohio, unmarried. 

Florence Sarah {Jeurtf) Kelhj married as her second 
husband, E. D. Kirme, June 27, 1884. He is Judge of 
the Circuit Court and they reside at Ann Arbor, Mich. 

CHAPTER XXXV. 

Phebe Lancaster, the second child of Aaron and 
Sarah, was born May 27, 1770 and died in .July, 1856. 



AARON LANCASl'ER. l55 

She married John Murphey, who died May 21, 1852, in 
the eig-hty-ninth year of his age. He was one of the 
first settlers at tlie town of Locke, Cayuga County, 
New York and resided on a farm of about two hundred 
acres. He served his country in the Revolutionary 
War in Captain Matchin's Company, and Colonel John 
Lamb's Artillery. He w^as present at the siege and 
surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, and con- 
tinued with the army until the close of the struggle. 
John and Phebe (Lancaster) Murphey were buried at 
Locke, Cayuga County, New York, but their remains 
were afterwards removed to Cortland, New York. 
They were the parents of seven children: 

Rachel, see Section I. 

Moses, see Section II. 

Aaron, see Section III. 

Lancaster, see Section IV. 

Betsey, see Section V. 

Amaluna, see Section VI. 

Sarah, died in childhood. 

Section 1. 

Rachel Murphey married Dr. Archelaus Green. 

She was his second wife. His lirst wife was 

Dodge, by whom he had one son, Hiram. He was re- 
lated to General Nathaniel Green, of Revolutionary 
fame. Dr. Archelaus and Rachel Green were the par- 
ents of four children: Joint, Lnci/, Page, and one son 
whose name has not been ascertained. 

John Gireii married and had five children: (1) Ro- 
setta, who married St. John and resides at Syra- 
cuse, New York; (2) Rhoda, who married Hun- 
tington; (3) Rachel; (4) Lucy, and (5) Ryan. 



156 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Lucy Green married Richard Tyler. She died in 
1844. They had two children: 

(1) Archelaus, born November 12, 1838, died Novem- 
ber 8, 1899, unmarried. 

(2) Barney B. Tyler, born May 1, 1S4(), married, first, 
Sarah A. Burchell, April 4, 18(37. She was born in 
1842 and died November 2s, LssO. He married, second, 
Nancy A. Lamont, February H, 1892. She was born 
January 16, 1836. They reside at Dryden, New York. 
No children. 

Page Green was an attorney. He married Tirzah 
Merrill, a sister to Laurinda Merrill, the second wife of 
his uncle, Aaron Murphey. They had two daughters: 
(1) Ophelia LaVerne, and (2) Ann Vernette. 

(1) Ophelia LaVerne Green was born in August, 
1833. She married Bradley Moore House, August 13, 
1851, at McGrawville, Cortland County, New York. 
She died February 22, 1875 at Newton, Kansas. They 
had six children: (a) T. Vernette; (b) Page Green, 
born November 7, 1855, died June 17, 1857; (c) Page 
Merrill; (d) Seymour Octavious, born May 9, 1860; (e) 
Son, born December 12, 1862, died December 13, 1862; 
(f) Vernon A., born April 7, 1867. 

(a) T. Vernette House married Morse, October 

20, 1875 at Newton, Kansas. Three children: Belle 
LaVerne Morse, born July 16, 1876, married Glen 
Sholes Steere, June 17, 1901, in Chicago; Charles Wil- 
marth, born August 2, 1878, died September 11, 1878, 
and Charles Gaylord, born March 14, 1882. 

(c) Page Merrill House, born November 12, 1857, 
married Addie Hines, in 1891, at Newton, Kansas. 

(2) Ann Vernette Green married DeWitt Deyo about 
1872. They reside at Virgil, New York and have one 
son and one daughter. 



Aaron Lancaster. 1^1 

Section II. 

Moses Murphey, son of John and Phebe, was born 
in 1790 and died March 21, 1H73 at Thompson, Ohio. 
He was married three times. His first wife was Laura 
Heath, of Locke, New York, who died aged about forty- 
five years. His second wife was Anna Coolridge. No 
children. His third wife was Sarah Stearns, who died 
February "26, 1873 aged seventy-four years. Moses and 
Laura Murphey had eleven chiklren, one of whom died 
in infancy. The others were: John: Addison: Amaluna, 
died aged thirty-five years, unmarried; Benjamin: Darius; 
Lwinda\ Jane; Miriam: Timothy: Betsey. 

John n.rphei/, born January 9, 1819, died August 30, 
1868. He married Sylvania H. Hartwell, January 27, 
1845. She was born August 20, 1821 and died October 
2, 1891 at their home in Thompson, Ohio. They had 
six children. 

(1) Mary Malvina, died in infancy. 

(2) Harriet Eunice, born July 6, 1848, married Charles 
Milo Balch, May 21, 1868. He is a Justice of the Peace 
and resides on a farm near Madison, Ohio. Cliildren: 
(a) Sarah A., born January 15, 1873, married Wilham A. 
Chadrick, March 1 7, 1893. Chiklren : Ray E. , born June 
10, 1896, and Hattie May, born January 4, 1900. (b) Alma 
H., born September 23, 1875, married Albert L. Arnold, 
December 24, 1892. They reside at Madison, Ohio, 
where he is engaged in the lumber business. Children: 
Dora May, born February 27, 1895, and Arthur H., 
born December 9, IHI)'.). (c) Charles J., born October 
4, Ls77, died February 19, 1881. (d) Vancia M., born 
September 29, 1885. 

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158 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Porter Roath, February 13, 1H73 and resides at Thomp- 
son, Ohio. No children. 

(4) John Byron, born October 20, 1H")2, married 
Augnsta L. Skinner, December 16, 1877. She was born 
August 3, 1860. Children: Ida E., born April 15, 
1879; Olen N., born November 30, 1882; Silvia R., born 
July 4, 1S.S4. 

(5) Rosalia Laverne, born May 3, 1855, married John 
D. Loomis and resides at Thompson, Ohio. Children: 
Dale E., born August 26, 1H93, and Frank A., born 
January 6, 1898. 

(6) Moses Erasmus, born January 3, 1858, married 
Nettie A. Leonard, May 1 , 1 ss( ). She was born May 
26, 1863. They reside at Thompson, Ohio. Children: 
Eva R., born May 11, 1884, and Alba, born May 15, l.s,s9. 

Addison. Miirphey, born April 7, 1820, died January 11, 
1902, at Trumbull, Ohio. He married Dorcas Warren, 
December 30, 1841. She was born September 12, 1824, 
and died September 16, 1866. Four children: (1) Ma- 
lissa; (2) George A.; (3) Mary A.; (4) Susan S. Addiso)) 
Murpheij married second, Diana M. Sanders, March 9, 
1867. She was born April 29, 1834, and died March 14, 
1887. Two children: (5) Lottie E.. and (6) Lilhan R. 
Addison Murplieii married third, Suninda S. Weeks, a 
sister of his first wife, in October, 1888. She died Feb- 
ruary 21, 1902. 

(1) Malissa Murphey, daughter of Addison and Dor- 
cas, born November 14, 1842, married John Moreland. 
Six children: (a) Weldon, who married and had four 
children: William, Walter, John and Edna; (b) Winni- 
fred; (c) George, who married and has four children, 
Beryl, Ralph, John, and an infant daughter; (d) Addi- 
son; (e) Minetta; (f) Libbie. 



AARON LANCASTER. 159 

(2) George A. Murphey, born March 18, 1844, mar- 
ried Martha Hight, September 29, 18(36. Children: (a) 
George A. Jr., married and has two children, Earland 
and an infant son; (b) Clara Belle. 

(3) Mary A. Murphey, born June 11, 18 1(3, married 
Charles Gladding, June 21, 1867. Children: (a) Charles 
Bird, born April 1, 1868, married and has one son. 
Herald; (b) George Addison, born March 1(), 1870; (c) 
John Earland, born July 28, 1879; (d) Mary Aldora, born 
May 11, 1886. 

(4) Susan S. Murphey, born November 15, 1851, mar- 
ried J. W. Woodworth, July 3, 1869. Children: (a) 
Winnifred, who married F. R. Trisbie, and has one 
child, Byrnina; (b) Earland; (c) Roy; (d) Alta; (e) Mark. 

(5) Lottie E. Murphey, born March 2, 1868, died 
March 23, 1894. She married Perry S. Brenneman, 
September 14, 1886. Children: Eva L., born October 
31, 1887, died January 10, 1888; Ivy R., born October 
29, 1890, died November 3, 1890; Neal H., born Septem- 
ber 25, 1893. 

(6) Lillian R. Murphey, born December 2, 1875, mar- 
ried Perry S. Brenneman, April 7, 1895. They reside 
at Eaglesville, Ohio. Children: Ruth A., born Janu- 
ary 10, 1896, and Addison R., born February 14, 1898. 

Benjainlii Murphey, son of Moses and Laura, married 
Katharine Baily. He died about 1885, at Trumbull, O. 
She died in 1901. Three children: Jessie; John, de- 
ceased; and Martell, who resides at Trumbull, Ohio. 

Darius Murphey, born February 18, 1826, died October 
31, 1891. He married Sallie Roath, January 11, 1849. 
Five children: (1) Maretta H., born October 4, 1850, 
married Ray Loomis, January 4, 1871. They resided 
at Trumbull, Ohio. He died December 4, 1898. Two 



160 THE LANCASTER EAMILY. 

children: (a) May, born May 8, 1872, married A. R. 
Covell, May 25, 1892. They reside at Trumbull, Ohio. 
Children: Lawrence C, born June 2, 1893; Olive M., 
born June 13, 1895; Edith, born November 16, 1898; 
Agnes M., born February 7, 1900; Emeline, born Feb- 
ruary 13, 1902. (b) Burt D., born October 21, 1873, mar- 
ried Tolantha Craig, July 11, 1896. They reside at 
Conneaut, Ohio. Children: John D., born February 
20, 1897; Chne Craig, born February 4, 1899. 

(2) Myron D. Murphey, born February 8, 1852, mar- 
ried Clara Wallace, March 25, 1878. They reside on a 
farm near Painsville, Ohio. Children: Cora, born 
November 8, 1878, and Winnie, born September 16, 1887. 

(3) Clarence L. Murphey, born March 1, 1854, mar- 
ried Nancy Basquin, May 19, 1883. They reside near 
Bostwick, Ohio. Children: Ruby, born July 16, 1H91, 
and Murl, born May 8, 1896. 

(4) Lucinda S. Murphey, born March 27, 1856, mar- 
ried F. B. Wallace, May 30, 1S77. He is a merchant at 
Bostwick, Ohio. They have one son, Glen, born April 
13, 1882, who is an electrician. 

(5) Wesley J. Murphey, born October 2, 1866, married 
Blanche Skinner, June 12, 1892. They reside near 
Montville, Ohio. 

Lurliula Miirplieij, daughter of Moses and Laura, mar- 
ried Harvey Murphey and resided at Thompson, Ohio. 
She died aged about thirty-five years. He died in 1901. 
One child, Frances, who married Roath and re- 
sides at Thompson, Ohio. 

J((ire Mtirpliey, daughter of Moses and Laura, was 
born in 1830 and died in 18 54. She married Asel 
Newell and resided at Huntsville, Ohio. Children: (1) 
Charles, who resides in Chicago, 111.: (2) Laura J., who 




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AARON LANCASTER. 161 

married All, and resides at Scotfcsville, Mich. 

Miriam Murplten married Alice Caldwin and resides 
at Rock Creek, Ohio. Children: 

(1) Emma, who married Wright and resides at 

Auburn, Ohio. 

(2) Sarah, who married Thomas and resides at 

Auburn, Ohio. 

(3) Mary, who married Hoover. 

(4) Maurice; (5) Albert.- (6) Viola. 

Timothy Murphei/, born June 1, 1)^34, married Alice 
Colvin, August 30, 1853. She died October 25, 1899, 
aged sixty -six years. They had nine children, the 
youngest of whom died in infancy. The others were: 

(1) Emmily S.., born in Hiram, Ohio, June 21, 1854, 
married William Wright, December 25, 1892. They re- 
side near Mantua, Ohio. 

(2) Sarah A., born at Thompson, Ohio, August 19, 
1856, married Osman, J. Thomas, December 25, 1873. 
They reside at Hiram, Ohio. Children: (a) Orvil B., 
born at Auburn, Ohio, January 1, 1^75, married Lena 
M. Boswell, May 29, 1895. He is an engineer and re- 
sides at Chagrin Falls, Ohio. One child. Gay, born 
April 1, 1899. (b) Cora E., born November 22, 1880. 

(3) Mary R. Murphey, born at Claridon, Ohio, 
August 2, 1858, was married twice. She married 
Daniel Hoover, August 2, 1875. One child, Stella, 
born August 24, 1880, married James Davis. They 
have one child. Mary R. Hoover married second, 
David Jones. Three children : Cynthia, born June 
21, 1891; Elton, born in March, 1895; Nina, born May 
18, 1900. They reside at Braymer, Mis.souri. 

(4) Millie M. Murphey, born August 1, 1861, married 
Fred W. Thomas, January 1, 1881. They reside at 



162 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Mantua, (Jhio. Children: John, born April 1"), 1885; 
Samuel J., born January 11, lUOl. 

(5) George M. Murphey, born June 4, 1863, is mar- 
ried and resides at Peoria, Illinois. 

(6) Albert O. Murphey, born July 30, 1865, resides In 
Chicago. 

(7) Alice V. Murphey, born October 31, 1868, died in 
is<)7, at Chicago. She married Hufford, in 1^^114. 

(s) Milton T. Murphey, born March 31, 1870, at 
Trumbull, Ohio, died January 3, 1875. 

Betsey MitrpJiei/, born October 22, 1838, married Wil- 
liam Fletcher in 1S53. He died in June, 1899. She re- 
sides at Rock Creek, Ohio. Children: 

(1) Walter E., born November 21, 1855, married Mil- 
liscent Smith in July, 1890. He is a Justice of the 
Peace and resides on a farm near Rock Creek, Ohio. 

(2) Milan D., born February 11, 1864, married Maud 
Boor, of Sherwood, Ohio, in June, 1893. He is a real- 
estate broker. One child, Paul, born January 24, 1898. 

Section III. 

Aaron Murphey, son of John and Phebe, was born 
October 15, 1793 and died October 17, 1S56. He was 
married twice. He married Dorcas Brown, February 
13, 1816. She was born December 17, 17ss, and died 
June 17, 1S29. His second wife was Laurinda Merrill, 
whom he married December 13, 1830. She wuh born 
December 3, 1802 and died November 21, ls43. By the 
first marriage there were five children: Daniel F., 
born November 4, 1816, died October 24, 1817; Matilda 
A.; Maltlon Day; Harriet 6'., born June 14, 1822, died 
July 8, 1H43; Phoebe A., born June 27, 1828, died Decem- 
ber 7, 1H44. By his second marriage there were two 



AARON LANCASTER. 163 

children: Arlone A., and <'oi->/<h))i, born September 10, 
1H35, died February 9, ls4U. 

3IatUda A. Murphei/ was born June 12, 1818 and died 
October 29, 1843. She married David B. Johnson, a 
nephew of President Millard Fillmore, about 1811. 
The exact date of the marriage is unknown, but a letter 
from President Fillmore to David B. Johnson, in 1H41, 
mentions the "bride," so it probably occurred near the 
above year. They left no descendants. 

Mitldon, Dili/ Murplu'ij was born October 24, 1820 and 
died July 2, 1893. He married Mary Thorpe, February 
27, 1843. She was born February 27, 1823 and died 
July 31, 1897. They had six children: 

(1) Ida Romelia, born August 26, 1844, died Septem- 
ber 15, 1895. She married James Mills Pomeroy, 
August 25, 1869. No children. 

(2) Mary Angeline, born March 18, 1846, died July 2, 
1848. 

(3) Henry Loraine, born December 2, 1847, died Oc- 
tober 2, 1873. 

(4) Francis Arlone, born November 23, 1849, died 
May 30, 1864. 

(5) Mahlon Day, Jr., born December 28, 1851, died 
March 27, 1902, unmarried. He lived at Cortland, New 
York. He was greatly interested in the publication of 
this volume and rendered some valuable assistance in 
its preparation. 

(6) Mabelle Halsted, born August 15, 1^62, died May 
il, 1898. She was married twice. She married Fran- 
cis Morris in May, 1881. Her second husband was 
Claude LaMott Forbes, to whom she was married June 
3, 1895. No children. 

Arlone A. Murphey, daughter of Aaron and Laurinda, 



164 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

was born July 22, 1833. She married J. H. Wethey, 
October 13, 1851, and resides at St. Catharines, Ontario. 
They had two children: 

(1) Harriet Arlone, who died March 25, 1860, aged 
six years. 

(2) Ahce Merrill, who died March 18, 1871. 

Section IV. 

Lancaster Murphey, son of John and Phebe, was 
born August 30, 1796 and died April 19, 1876. He mar- 
ried Lucinda Heath. She died August 7, 1873. Chil- 
dren: Lni'i: Harvey: Marii Ann: Thoiii'is, died in infancy; 
John: Franklin A.: Benjamin: Il't^Ji Cone: Joseph: Lewis, 
died in infancy. 

Levi Mnrpheij, born June 20, 1817, died September 28, 
1888. He was married twice. His first wife was Mury 
Ann Kenyon. She was born January 7, lsl3 and died 
November 28, 1875. They were divorced. His second 
wife was Rachel A. Noble, who died January 14, 1902. 
By his first marriage there were two children: 

(1) Sarah, who died in childhood. 

(2) Byron Kenyon, born September (), 1840, married 
Genett Main. She was born January 31, 1845 and died 
March 3, 1888. He resides at Auburn, New York. 
They had one child, Sarah Elizabeth, born April 7, 
1865, who married Edward William Rounds. He was 
born November 20, ls64 and died May 7, 1896. They 
had one child, Genett Elizabeth, born February 19, 
1896, died February 22, 1896. 

By his second marriage, Levi Murphey had two chil- 
dren: (3) Ida A., born October 30, 1858, died Septem- 
ber 7, 18H0. 

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AARON LANCASTER. 165 

Chauncy. Two children: Ida M., born Aug'ust 

16,. 1887, and Ernest Ral])h, born November 22, 1888. 

Harveii Marpheij was born July 16, 1820. He was 
married twice. He married Lucinda , about Jan- 
uary, 1845. She died February 11, 1865. His second 
wife was Malissa , to whom he was married Decem- 
ber 25, 1866. By the first marria^^e there was one 
child: (1) Francis. By the second marriage there 
w^as one son: (2) Burt H. 

(1) E^'rances Murphey was born February 3, 1S46. 
She married Isaac Roath, October 16, 1866. They have 
two children: (a) Harvey Dlos, born December 13, 
1868, married Hellen Garret, May U), 1S93. They have 
three children: Isabel, born February 11, 1895; Esther, 
born June 12, 1896; Howard D., born April 25, 1901. 
(b) Arthur Roath, born September, 1872. 

(2) Burt H. Murphey was born November 28, 1870. 
He married Mabel Gretton, December 22, 1892. They 
had two children: Hugh B. , born June 10, 1897, died 
November 15, 1899; Franklin H., born December 13, 

1898. 

3rary Ann ^lurphcy, born February 14, 1H23, died 
April 12, 1900. She married Isaac Matson. They had 
three children: 

(1) Charles, born June 7, 1856, married Estella . 

Children: Fred R., born September 1, 1887; Oscar, 
born April 21, 1890; Bertha M., born October 10, 1892, 
and Mary, born April 10, 1895. 

(2) Frances, born November 3, 1863. 

(3) Mead, born February 4, 1865, married Hattie 
Clark, December 7, 1887. They have three children: 
Isaac, born April 19, 1889; Leon, born April 20, 1891, 
and Grace M., born July 13, 1900. 



166 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Joint Mnrpheii, born in 1828, died January 30, 1881. 
He married Sophia Madison. Tliey had seven children: 

(1) John, born July 1, 1863, died October 17, 1865. 

(2) Ada, born in January, 1866, married Charles M. 
Moshier, December 25, 1891. They had two children: 
Edith, born in 1893, and Ahce, born in 1894. Ada 
Mosier married as her second husband Lewis Perry, in 
1899. They have one child. Bertha, born in 1900. 

(3) Lucinda, born May 28, 1867, married Fred RoDee, 
October 15, 1882. They have three children: Mazy, 
born May 18, 1H85: Daisy, born September 25, 1888, 
and Myrtle, born April 11, 1891. 

(4) Eva Ann, born in 1869, married Joseph Tobby in 
1892. 

(5) Frank, born in 1872, married Minnie Madison in 
1893. 

(6) Ruth, born in 1876, married Charles Stuttle in 
1896. 

(7) John, born in bssl. 

Franh-liii A. Afarit/ieij, born January 16, 1829, died June 
29, 1900. He married Mary Wallace, December 25, 
1856. She died in 1864, and he married C. Amelia 
Stockwell, in 1866. By the tirst marriage there were 
three children: (1) Hattie; (2) Fay, and (3) Wilham, 
born August 24, 1863, married Clara Stuttle in Novem- 
ber, 11SH2. By the second marriage Franklin A. 
Murphey had four children: 

(4) Elsie A., born January 5, 1867, married Anson E. 
Shaw, January 5, 18(S6. They have three children: 
Claude A., born August 3, 1888; Theodore E., born 
January 3, 1H95; Leroy C, born September 2, 1S96, 
died March 7. 1S97. 

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AARON LANCASTER. 167 

man, December 31, 189U. They have one child, Bessie, 
born December 1, 1892. 

(6) Ulla L., born March 15, 1871. 

(7) Lavene E. , born December M, ls72, married 

Desmond in 1894. 

Be)iJ((iit'ni Mnriilicij, son of Lancaster and Lucinda, 
born June 12, 1831, died March 3, 1889. He married 
Emily C. Both. She was born October 11, 1836 and 
died April 23, 1869. They had live children: 

(1) Sarah Emma, born November 4, IH')?, married 
William Mitchell, May 10, 18S1 in Nebraska. They 
have live children: Beatrice, born February 19, 1882; 
Glenn, born August 25, 1886; Mearl Mont, born October 
22, 1888; Willie Ray, born April 20, 1H91; Maud, born 
June 13, 1899. 

(2) Frank B., born December 12, 1858, died July 3, 
1901. He married Ida E. Robins, February 16, 1883. 
They have seven children: Edna Jennie, born Febru- 
ary 27, 1884; Irving, born October 17, iss6; Edith 
Maud, born July 27, 1SS8; Grace Elizabeth, born March 
27, 1891; Edward Robin, born May 9, 1^93; Mai'rell 
Clair, born November 24, 1895; Ellis Franklin, born 
February 24, 1898. 

(3) Edward Dee, born April 3, 1861, married Maud 
Carlton, October 21, 1883. Five children: Verne Ida, 
born May 8, 1888, died October 27, 1889; Myrtle Bessie, 
born February 25, 1891; Bertha Irene, born August 30, 
1^^93; Fulton E., born March 28, 1H95; Milton C, born 
March 9, 1901. 

(4) Jennie N., born November 3, 1864, married Ira 
Wilson, October 17, 1885. Three children: Sybil 
Maud, born May 28, 1887, died September 23, 1887; 
Iva, born April 15, 1892; Benjamin Lewis, born March 
9, 1901. 



168 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

(5) Milton Burnell married Mattie Satterly, October 
24, 1888. Three children: Dale Benjamin, born June 
22, 1892; Guy Daniel, born October 9, 1H94, died Oc- 
tober 18, 1894; Lucilla Emily, born June 26, 1899. 

Ruth Cone Murp/ic/j, born February 27, 1H34, married 
P. H. Bostwick, October 23, 1853. He died December 
1, 1892. She married O. G. Johnson, July 15, 1897. 
There were six children by the first marriage: 

(1) Clayton Day, born December 31, 1854, married 
Ang-eline Willard, March 2, 1881. She was born Feb- 
ruary 3, 1864. One child, Willard Harris, born Septem- 
ber 11, 1882. 

(2) Franklin L., born August 5, 1856, died April 8, 
1871. 

(3) Stella Rose, born February 10, 186U, married 
Otis Steel, in September, 1875. 

(4) Ruth May, born May 24, 1867, married George W. 
Beny, in 1H91. Children: William Eugene, Ernest Ray- 
mond and Claud Edson. 

(5) Minnie Josephine, born June 8, 1869, died Sep- 
tember 9, 1884. 

(6) Mazie, born July 6, 1877, married Charles John- 
son, September 7, 1S98. One child, Milford Orange, 
born August 24, 1900. 

Joseph Mirrphey, born December 31, 1836, married 
Olive A. Hubert. She was born March 20, 1843 and 
died July 19, 1890 in Danbury, Nebraska. Five chil- 
dren: (1) . 

(2) Benjamin P., born August 2, 1862, married Ettie 
VanNice, January 23, 1890. Two children: Laura, born 
December 29, 1890, and Vernon, born June 26, 1892. 

(3) Nellie May, born June 8, 1873, married Allen E. 
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Four children: Ralph C, born January 1, ls<)8: Myrtle 
O., born June 16, 1SU4; Benjamin E., born October 2, 
1896, and Charles S., born October 18, 1899. 

(4) Vina, born January 19, 1M82, married Murray 
Johnson, May 9, 1900. He died February 10, 1902. 
One daughter. 

(5) Mahlon D. , born November 23, 1887. 

Section V. 

Betsey Murphey, daughter of John and Phebe, 
was born in June, 1806. She resides at Frederick- 
town, Ohio, and is the oldest member of the family now 
living. She married William P. Foote and they were 
the parents of one son: John M. Foote, who was born 
April 15, 1829. He is a farmer and resides at Freder- 
icktown, Ohio. He married Eva L. Payne in 1854. 
She was born July 19, 1834 and died September 28, 
1892. They had six children: 

(1) Matilda A., born August 9, 1855. 

(2) Lucretia Lewis, born September 12, 1858, married 

Auten. Four children; Eva Dell, born April 4, 

1874, died March 20, 1891; Justin B., born January 19, 
1882; Grovilla P., born January 26, 1885; Lloyd D., 
born November 8, 1892. 

(3) William P., born July 28, l.s63. 

(4) Phebe A.; (5) Weltha; (6) John M., Jr. 

Section VI. 

Amaluna Murphey, daughter of John and Phebe, 
was married twice. Her first husband was Nathaniel 
Leghorn. Her second husband was Thomas E. Loomis. 
They had five children: 

Eriviji, born May 6, 1837, died August 12, 1863. 



170 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Lildhi S.. born November 2, 1839, married Charles C. 
Main, March 1(», mn. 

Burt, born April 9, 1846, married Rosette Henry in 

1886. 

//(///, born July 4. 1848, died December 4, 1898. He 
married Maryette Mnrphey, December 29, 1871. 

Joliii !>., born June 11, 1854, married Rose Miirphey, 
February 13, bs7S. 

CHAPTER XXXVI. 

Thomas Lancaster, son of Aaron and Sarah, was 
born June "2, 1772. The above is the only record the 
writer has been able to obtain of this individual. 

Tradition claims that he was married and was drown- 
ed while attempting- to cross a swollen stream to pro- 
cure some fruit from an orchard. His wife witnessed 
the trag-ic death from an upstairs window and it was 
with great difficulty that she was prevented from jump- 
ina: from the window. 



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CHAPTER XXXVII. 

Jane Lancaster, daughter of Aaron and Sarah, 
was born March 15, 1774. She was married twice. Her 
first husband was Isaac Pleas, of North Carolina, where 
his father was engaged in the lumber business. They 
removed to Richmond, Indiana, early in the nineteenth 
century, where Isaac Pleas died. Her second husband 
was John Smith, of Richmond. He was the original 
owner of what is now the southern part of Richmond. 
By the tirst marriage there were six children : 

Maurice, see Section I. 
Ruth, see Section II. 
William, see Section III. 



AARON LANCASTER. 171 

Aaron L., see Section IV. 
Martha, see Section V. 
Jane, see Section VI. 

By her second husband, John Smith, she had one 
daughter : 

Esther, see Section VII. 

Maurice, the eldest child of Isaac and Jane Pleas, 
changed his name to Place, and his descendants still 
use the name. He was married twice. By his first 
wife, Hannah Earle, he had three children: Imac; 
Jknijmitlii, wdio died aged fourteen years; and Eliza. 

His second wife w^as Mary Williams, daughter of 
Peter and Nancy, by whom he had nine children : 
Martha; Elizabeth: Francifi, and six who died young. 

Isaac Place was born about 1818. He married and 
resided at North Manchester, Indiana. He had nine 
children : 

(1) Maurice. 

(2) Martha Jane, who married Gresso, of Goshen, 

Indiana. 

(3) Josephine, Avho married W. B. Cassel, of North 
Manchester, Indiana. 

(4) Arvid L., who resides at Goshen, Indiana. 

(5) Alice, who resides in Kansas. 

(6) Theresa, who married first, Eftie Miller, and 
second, David Shearer. They reside at Andrews, Ind. 
There were two sons by the first marriage, Maurice 
and Chauncey. 

(7) Gilford, who married Watts, and resides at 

Anderson, Indiana. 

(8) Cyrus, (U) Clara. 

Eliza Place, daughter of Maurice and Hannah, was 
born about 1820. She married Clark Williams, a car- 



172 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

penter, and resided at North Manchester, Ind. They 
had four children: (1) Mary: (2) Cyrus: (3) Esther 
Ellen; (4) Phocion Maurice. 

(1) Mary Williams was born in 1-^42. She married 
John Martin and resides at North Manchester, Ind. 
He is proprietor of a greenhouse and was formerly 
editor of a newspaper. They have three children: 
Bertram, born in ls67: August Earl, born in 1H73; and 
Grace, born in 1880. 

(2) Cyrus Williams died in the Civil War. 

(3) Esther Ellen Williams was born April ID, 1*^47. 
She married Bassler Walter, September 22, 1873. He 
was born June 8, 1849 and is engaged in manufacturing 
table slides at Wabash, Indiana, where they reside. 
They have three children : (a) Myrtle Burdetta, born 
June 30, 1874, is a music teacher: (b) Josephine Vior- 
ene, born December 16, 1877, is a schoolteacher; (c) 
Frederick Bassler, born January 15, 1882, is a student 
at Purdue University, Lafayette, Indiana. 

(4) Phocion Williams was born in November, 1849. 
He married Lucy Brady, and resides at Roann, Indiana. 
They had live children : Esta, Leah, Herschel, Walter, 
deceased, and Phocian. 

Martha Place, daughter of Maurice and Mary, was 
born June 7, 1831 and died January 3, 1899, at Hunting- 
ton, Indiana. She married Samuel Davies. They had 
four children: (1) Ehzabeth, born in 1855, died in 1857; 
(2) Cora B. ; (3) Edward H., and (4) Oliver L. 

(2) Cora B. Davies was born October 24, 1858. She 
married O. Grafton, a jeweler, and resides at Hunting- 
ton, Ind. They have one child, Edna, born August 21, 
1885. 

(3) Edward H. Davie.s was born May 22, 1860. He is 



AARON LANCASTER. 173 

married and resides at Pawnee, Oklahoma. He has 
several children: Pearl, Daisy and others. 

(4) Ohver L. Davies was born May 28, 1862. He is 
married and resides at No. 305t Twelfth Street, Kan- 
sas City, Missouri. He has two children: Erma and 
Archie. 

Elizabeth Place, daughter of Maurice and Mary, mar- 
ried William Comstock and resides on a farm near 
North Manchester, Indiana. He is deceased. They 
had six children: (1) Charles: (2) Lulu: (3) Sherman, 
who married Anna Fitch: (4) Martha: (5) Mary, who 
married Forest Beer, and resides at Evanston, Illinois: 
(6) Cora. 

Fraiirii^ A. Place, son of Maurice and Mary, was born 
in 1850. He was for some time a photographer in 
Chicago. He married and had two children: 

(1) Alberta, who married Charles Raynor, of Marion, 
Indiana. 

(2) Ralph, assistant teller of Daily's Bank, at Butte, 
Montana. 

Section II. 

Ruth Pleas, daughter of Isaac and Jane, married 
her father's youngest brother, William Pleas. They 
resided near Zanesville, Ohio, and were the parents of 
twelve children, but the writer is unable to secure any 
further information. 

Section III. 

William Pleas, son of Isaac and Jane, married 
Priscilla Cofdn, April 20, 1826. at Richmond, Indiana. 
She was a daughter of Levi Coffin, the well known 
Underground Railroad manager. They resided in Ham- 
ilton County, Indiana, and had tw^o children: Isaac 



174 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

and Naoma. Nothing is known concerning their de- 
scendants. 

Section IV. 

Aaron Lancaster Pleas, son of Isaac and Jane, 
was born October 29, 1805 and died February 29, 1856. 
He was a carpenter by trade and was married twice. 
His first wife was Lydia, daughter of Josiah and Dorothy 
Gilbert, of Richmond, Ind., whom he married Decem- 
ber 5, 1827. His second wife was Ann E. (Gause) Hunt, 
widow of Joseph Hunt, whom he married October 26, 
1842. By the first marriage there were four children: 
Elivood: Dorothi/ Jane, born April 17, ls36, died young; 
Maurice: and AcJtmh. By his second marriage there 
were four children: Lydia G,: Jo-sep/i Ifirnt: BeiiJ<(nii)i, 
born December 24, 1848, resides at Spiceland, Indiana, 
unmarried; and Charles F., born October 18, 1852, died 
February 15, 1856. 

FAwood Pleas, born May 4, 1831, died December 31, 
1897. He early espoused the anti-slavery cause and 
became the editor of the "New Castle (Ind.) Courier," 
which he conducted during most of the war period. 
He was also connected with the "Henry County (Ind.) 
Republican," which was later consolidated with the 
"New Castle Courier." In 1882 he became the editor 
of the "New Castle Mercury," but soon retired to his 
farm near Spiceland, Ind. The old files of the above 
papers bear ample evidence of his abilities as an editor. 
He was an enthusiastic collector and devoted much 
time to investigations and studies in geology, miner- 
alogy, entomology, ornithology and botany. In 1871 
he published the first history of Henry County, Ind. 
He was among the first organizers of the "Henry 
County Historical Society." He married Sarah Ann 



AARON LANCASTER. 175 

Griffin, April 26, 1H54 and they had six children: (1) 
Ernest L., born July 6, 1H56, died October 1, 1869; (2) 
Mary B. ; (8) Edgar; (4) Robert J.; (5) Charles Earl; 
and (6) Nelhe Mabel, born August 5, 1873, died Novem- 
ber 23, 1878. 

(2) Mary B. Pleas, born February 27, 1859, married 
George W. Beckett, April 26, 1879 and resides at Dana, 
Indiana. They have two children: Nellie L., aged 
twenty years, and Mabel Clare, aged sixteen years. 

(3) Edgar Pleas, born January 17, 1862, married Min- 
nie Myers. She is deceased. He resides at Morrillton, 
Arkansas, with his two children: Opal, aged seven 
years, and Iris, aged four years. 

(4) Robert J. Pleas, born October 10, 1863, married 
Laura Elliot, October 10, h^H". They reside at Dun- 
reith, Ind., and have three children: Ida, born August 
10, 1888; Ernest, born October 6, 1889; Ivanhoe, born 
September 16, 1893. 

(5) Charles Earl Pleas, born September 10, 1^6)7, 
married Tillie Conley, March 17, 1900. They reside in 
Florida. 

Mo K rice Pleas, son of Aaron and Lydia, was born 
October 9, 1833, at Dubhn, Wayne County, Indiana, and 
died at the residence of his brother, Elwood, near Dun- 
reith, Indiana, April 16, 1888. In 1869 he became the 
editor of the "New Castle Courier," and was one of the 
founders of the "Henry County (Ind.) Repubhcan." 
In 1872 he purchased the "North Manchester (Ind.) 
Republican," which he published for three years. He 
afterwards removed to Kokomo, Ind., and practiced 
dentistry until 1887. He has written several poems of 
merit. His best effort was probably his "Battle Song 
of Labor." He married Laura Showaker in 1860. 
They had one daughter, Eva, born October 18, 1862, 



176 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

who married Sullivan, and resides in Indianapolis. 

Achmh Pleas, daughter of Aaron and Lydia, born 
December 28, 1838, died December 31, 1S97. She mar- 
ried James R. Jones, April 27, 1862, who resides at 
Guilford College, North Carolina. They had three 
children: 

(1) Anna T., born in 1S62, is a school teacher. 

(2) Mary, born in 1866, is a music teacher. 

(3) NeUie, born in 1872. 

Lijdid G. Pleas, daughter of Aaron and Ann, born 
November 25, 1843, died September 10, 1870. She mar- 
ried Philander Pickering, April 24, 1862. They had 
three children: (1) Francis Elmore; (2) Mary Ethel, 
and (3) Cora, born August 10, 1870, died September 13, 
1870. 

(1) Francis Elmore Pickering, born March 21, 1863, 
married Ida McKee, October 7, 18s6. They reside at 
Middle town, Indiana. No children: 

(2) Mary Ethel Pickering, born June 2, 1868, married 
John C. Myer, October 24, lss9. They reside at Cadiz, 
Indiana, and have four children: Walter, born March 
25, 1891, died August 15, 1891; Wayne P., born March 
16, 1892; Joseph E., born March 29, 1898, and Robert, 
born February 9, 1900. 

JosepJi Hunt Pleas, son of Aaron and Ann, born April 
21, 1846, married Jennie Gray and resides in Chicago, 
at 306 Eastwood Avenue, Ravenwood. They have one 
son, Julian, who is married and has two children. 

Section V. 

Martha N. Pleas, daughter of Isaac and Jane, was 
born February 2, 1807 and died September 20, 1900, at 





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AARON LANCASTER. 1<< 

Pasadena, California. She married Samuel Robinson 
Nixon, of Warren County, Ohio, November 4, 1H29, at 
Whitewater Monthly Meeting of Friends, at Richmond, 
Ind. He died November 1, 1839, aged forty years. 
Martha Pleas-Nixon married as her second husband, 
Seborn Borland, in January. 1.^51. By her first mar- 
riage there were five children: Margaret Jane: Ami, 
born ]\Iarch 3, 1833, died October 7, 1859; Alfred: James 
Sinifit, and Samuel Hobiiison, born March 2,"), 1840, died 
November 21, 1852. 

Margaret Jane Nixon, born January 8, 1831, married 
Adonijah Gregory, December 19, ls50. He died August 
11, 1896, aged seventy years. vShe resides at No. 490 
East Villa Street, Pasadena, California. They had 
eight children: (1) Brinton: (2) Albert: (3) Mary, born 
March 4, 1856, died July 2s, ls.36; (4) Martha; (5) Emma, 
born February 12, I860, died March 19, 1864; (6) James 
N. ; (7) Ruth, and (8) Pleny. 

(1) Brinton Gregory, born January 8, 1852, married 
Clara M. Bort, October 15, 1877, and resides at Denver, 
Colorado. Four children: Maud Zercna, born July 17, 
1878; Albert Elmer, born February 27, ISSO; Clara 
Grace, born April 29, lss7, and Margaret, born Decem- 
ber 7, 1896. 

(2) Albert Gregory, born September 18, 1853, married 
Anna L. WiUiams, September 9, 1874. Three children: 
(a) Anna Jessie, born January 28, 1875, died in July, 
1900. She married E. C. Chase, July 23, 1897 and had 
two children: Gregory C, born July 9, 1898, and Ellen 
C, born August 2H, 1899. They resided at Hasting 
Ranch, California, (b) Brinton Blake, born February 
21, 1877. (c) Eva Mable, born March 15, 1879. 

(4) Martha Gregory, born December 20, 1857, married 



178 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

George Robert Bailey, February 22, 1881. He died 
December 29, 1891. They had six children: (a) Ethel, 
born December 19, iNisl, married George M. Sheldon, 
June 26, 1895 and resides at Berkeley, California, (b) 
Mattie, born January 7, 1^84. (c) Reta, born Novem- 
ber 4, 1SS5. (d) Cherrie, born February 6, 1888. (e) 
George Robert, born February 22, 1890. (f) Mary, 
born July 1, 1892. 

(6) James N. Gregory, born March 8, 1862, married 
Annie C. Fisk, in July, 1882. They reside at Los 
Angeles, California, and have three children: Holt R., 
born in September, 1883; Hazel, born in December, 
1885; Nellie, born in August, 1(S87. 

(7) Ruth Gregory, born February 25, 1864, married 
John PauU, January S, 1883. They reside at Artesia, 
California, and have live children: Willie, born August 
22, 1HS5; Emily, born March 5, lH,s7; Cecil, born May 
15, ls,s9; Ada, born in June, 1891, died in August, 1891; 
Gregory, born January 13, 1895. 

(8) Pleny Gregory, born November 21, ls70, married 
Ethel T. Pixley, December 15, 1898 and resides at 
Sierra Madre, California. 

Alfred M.ron was born June 27, 1835, at Dublin, 
Wayne County, Indiana. He married Annie Eliza 
Goodnough, January 18, 1857. She was born October 
24, 183M. They reside at Riverside, Cahfornia. They 
have one daughter, Elva Lillian, born February 4, 1865, 
who married Thomas J. Leeds, June 4, 1885, and has 
one daughter, Florence LilUan, born May 26, 1SS9. 

James Smith Xi.roii was born August 3, 1838, at Dub- 
lin, Lidiana. He married Eliza Pine and resides at 
Dayton, Wisconsin. No children. 



AARON LANCASTER. 179 

Section VI. 

Jane Pleas, daug'hter of Isaac and Jane, married 
Dr. Samuel Crew, and resided at Zanesville, Ohio. 
They were the parents of a large family, but the writer 
is unable to give a record of their descendants. 

Section VII. 

Esther Smith, daughter of John and Jane, born 
August 7, 1819, died November 29, 1861. She married 
Jeremiah Hadley, son of James and Ann, of Richmond, 
Indiana, July 26, 1838. He was born November 10, 
1805, and died December 24, 1878. They had seven 
children: Jaines William and John Smith, twins, were 
born January 14, 1840. James W. died October 20, 
1865, and John S. died November 16, 1862. Jane Ann\ 
Samuels.: Tliouws Elwood: Flora Hosetta, and Herbert. 

Jane Aim Hadlefj, born February 18, 1843, married 
Charles Pool, and resides at Lindenwood, Pernod 
Avenue, St. Louis. Five children: Elizabeth Maud, 

who married Bessey, and resides in Chicago; Anna 

Judd; Flora Muratta; Herbert, and Jennie. 

Samuel S. Hadley, born January 23, 1845, died August 
26, 1890. He married Leu Semans, and had one child, 
deceased. 

Thomas Ehcood Hadley was born March 21, 1849. He 
has been married twice. His first wife was Har- 
rington. They had two children, twins, deceased. 
His second wife w^as Alice Ross. They reside in 
Indianapolis, Ind. 

Flora 1,'osefta Hadley, born January 24, 1857, married 
J. Edgar Iliff, May 6, 1894. They reside at No. 34 
West Twenty-First Street, Indianapolis. Four chil- 



180 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

dren, two living', Walter and Wilbur. 

Herbert Hadley, born April 24, 1H61, married Georgia 
Black, and resides in Indianapolis. They have three 
sons: Elliot, Harlan and Jeremiah. 

CHAPTER XXXVni. 

Esther Lancaster, daughter of Aaron and Sarah, 
was born April 20, 1776, and died September 25, 1825. 
She married Aaron, son of Aaron and Elizabeth 
(Knowls) Benedict, July 25, 1793. He w^as born Novem- 
ber 25, 1769, and died July 17, 1825. They removed 
from Peru, Clinton County, New York, in 1812, and 
settled in the Alum Creek settlement, in Delaware 
County, Ohio (now Morrow County). The region was 
then a vast wilderness and their nearest neighbor lived 
twelve miles distant. They were earnest christians and 
were active in organizing a Friends' church in 1817. 
They were the parents of five children: 

Sarah, see Section I. 

Elizabeth, see Section II. 

Phebe, born June 12, 1801, died November 15, 1804, 

Aaron Lancaster, see Section III. 

Esther Lancaster, see Section IV. 

Section I. 

Sarah Benedict, born May 31, 1794, died June 5, 
1841. She married John Keese, June 14, 1815. He was 
born June 27, 1773, and died February 12, 1860. They 
had six children : Esther, born May 4, 1816, died May 
7, 1833: Aim, born September 25, 1817, died March 8, 
1818; Oliver, born August 15, 1819, died June 5, 1841; 
Richard, Ann Eliza, and Samuel T. 

Bichard Keese, born September 21, 1821, died August 




LEVI LANCASTER. 
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AARON LANCASTER. 181 

11, 1874. He married Gulielma M. Taber, December 
25, 1847. They had five children : 

(!) Sarah Evelyn; (2) Isaac Wilfred; (3) Samuel John; 
(4) Willits Hanson, born June 14, 1855, died April 19, 
1870; (5) Cynthia Eliza Lenore, born July 14, 1857, re- 
sides at No. 363 Ashtabula Street, Pasadena, California. 

(1) Sarah Evelyn Keese, born October 16, 1H48, mar- 
ried Dr. Levi Lancaster Benson, son of Levi and 
Rachel, May 15, 1901. (See Part HI, Section I.) They 
reside at No. 363 Ashtabula Street, Pasadena, Cal. 

(2) Isaac Wilfred Keese, born August 24, 1850, mar- 
ried Katie Hance, August 6, 1871, and resides at Los 
Angeles, Cal. Ho is an electrical contractor. They 
have three children: (a) Eva Lilore, born September 
22, 1872, married William H. O'Bryan, September 22, 
1895. He is President of the Witter Medical Springs 
Company. They reside in San Francisco, California, 
and have two children: Wilham Cedric, born April 26, 
1897, and Lyndall Katharine, born February 11, 1901. 
(b) Sada Lenore Keese, born July 4, 1874, married 
Leon Nelson O'Bryan, July 22, 1898. He is manager 
of a sanitarium at Altruria, Sonoma County, California. 
They have one child, Lowell Putnam, born September 
7, 1899. (c) Winnifred Keese, born April 7, 1881. 

(3) Samuel John Keese, born November 26, 1852, 
married Everetta Abbott, September 11, 1889. He is 
agent for the Westinghouse Electric and Manufacturing 
Company, and resides at Los Angeles, California. They 
have three children: Richard Abbott, born October 5, 
1890; Marjorie June, born June 21, 1892; Harriet Elma, 
born February 12, 1899. 

Ann Eliza, daughter of John and Sarah Keese, was 
born July 12, 1824. She married William Fisher, an 



182 THE LAlsrCA&TER FAMILY. 

attorney, in 1842. She was his second wife. They re- 
sided on a farm near Marion, Ohio, where the entire 
family of six persons died of milksickness in tlie sum- 
mer of 1859. 

SaiiiHel T. Keese was born June 2, 1827. He and his 
brother-in law, William Fisher, joined a company of 
prospectors and drove overland to California in search 
of gold, about 1849. They did not meet with much 
success and he died November 22, 1S51, on the Pacific 
Ocean while returning home. 



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Section II. 

Elizabeth Benedict, daughter of Aaron and Esther, 
was born May 29, 179s, at Peru, New York. She mar- 
ried Daniel Wood, a minister in the Society of Friends. 
(See Note XXI.) She was his second wife. They were 
the parents of six children: Sarah Elizabeth: George J.: 
Thomas E.: Sa)nnel, born December 3, 1834, died in 
childhood; Daniel //. , and Esther. 

Sarah E. Wood was born April 27, 1825. She became 
a prominent minister in the Friend's Society, being 
known as the "Silver Trumpet." She married Joshua 
Bailey, and was buried at Springboro, Ohio, with her 
new-born babe, in her thirty-third year. 

George J. Wood was born August 13, 1830. He is a 
minister in the Society of Friends and resides at Ben- 
nington, Ohio. He has no children. 

Tho)i(as E. Wood, born August 11, l.s32, married Kate 
Howard, August 31, 1S54. He is a farmer and resides 
at Bennington, Ohio. They had five children: (1) 
Sarah Elizabeth; (2) Charles E.; (3) Mary M. : (4) Arthur 
R., born November 14, 18G4, died March 4, 18()0, and 
(5) Martha T. 



AARON LANCASTER. 188 

(1) Sarah E. Wood, born October 29, 1855, married 
George Osborn, September 29, 1874 and resides at 
Marengo, Ohio. They have three children: (a) Kate 
E. Osborn, born September 9, 1875, married Walter 
Levering Benedict, January 24, 1894. They reside at 
Cottonwood, Stantontown, Ohio, and have four chil- 
dren; Ramona Leila, born December 6, 1894; Elizabeth 
Penelope, born September 12, 1896; Aaron Willard, 
born April 6, 1898; Ruth Esther, born June 20, 1900. 
(b) Clara Leila Osborn, born June 24, 1877, married 
Ralph Griffith Levering, June 28, 1898. They reside at 
Maryville, Tennessee, and have one son, Griffith George, 
born November 8, 1900. (c) Florence R. Osborn, born 
July 16, 1886. 

(2) Charles E. Wood, born September 5, 1858, died 
March 23, 1902. He married Direxa H. Benedict, 
August 24, 1879. They resided at Bennington, Ohio, 
and had six children: Arthur G., born June 26, 1881, 
died July 22, 1884; G. Albert, born February 13, 1885; 
Oscar T., born March 28, 1887; Fred A., born June 24, 
1889; Charles Eugene, born February 24, 1891; Mary 
Elizabeth, born December 15, 1894. 

(3) Mary M. Wood, born April 2, 1862, married James 
B. Lee, January 18, 1882, and resides at Greenwich, 
Ohio. They have one child, Carl W. , born January 6, 
1889. 

(5) Martha T. Wood, born March 4, 1867, married 
Elbert Lancaster Benedict, son of Livius A., of Stan- 
tontown, Ohio, November 28, 1889. 

Daniel H. Wood was born November 15, 1838. He is 
a minister of exceptional ability in the Society of 
Friends. He married Caroline A. Starr, March 4, 1860, 
and resides at the old homestead near Bennington, 



184 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Ohio. They have three children: 

(1) Martha H., born December 2, 1860, married Georye 
Weir, a minister in the Congregational Church, Marcli 
4, 1890. He was born in Scotland, December 1, 1860, 
and came to America with his parents when eiglit 
years of age. They reside at Greenwich, Oliio, and 
have three children: Denslow Wood, born March 18, 
1891; Jessie Lenore, born November 12, 1894; Esther 
Jennie, born June 13, 1900. 

(2) Ann Ettie Wood, born December 22, 1863, married 
Albert E. Westbrook, a farmer, November 12, 1881. 
He was born January 13, 1858. They reside at Mar- 
engo, Ohio, and had live children: Stella E., born 
January 29, 1884; Joy H., born August 31, 1886; Calvin 
Wood, born February 1, 1893, died March 18, 1893; 
Lawrence T., born February 4, 1895; Carrie Helen, 
born February 7, 18<)7. 

(3) Lenore A. Wood, born November 26, 1865, mar- 
ried Wesley Osborn, February 14, 1895. He was born 
October 6, I860. They reside at Cleveland, Ohio. 

EstJier W<hk} was born June 26, 1840. She married 
Lucius V. Tuttle, in 1866. He was Professor of Ancient 
Languages and Elocution, at Southwestern Normal 
School, at Lebanon, Ohio. They had one child, Mary 
Elizabeth, who died aged about twenty-two months. 
Esther Tuttle married Rev. Calvin U. Prichard, Feb- 
ruary 19, 1885. He was editor of "The Christian 
Worker," and died May 30, 1896. Esther Prichard is a 
minister in the Friends' Society, and for six years was 
editor of a Chicago journal representing the Woman's 
Foreign Missionary Society. She is the author of 
several pamphlets and has written quite extensively 
for religious periodicals. She resides at Kokomo, Ind. 




JOHN L. LONGSTRETH. 
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AARON LANCASTER. 185 

Section III. 

Aaron Lancaster Benedict, son of Aaron and 
Esther, was born July 13, 1S()4, near Lake Champlain, 
in Peru, Clinton County, New Yorlv. Eiglit years later 
his father removed to Ohio and settled in an unbroken 
forest in the soutliern part of wliat is now Morrow 
County. The advanta|j:es of pioneer life were few and 
scliool privileges were limited, but his intense thirst 
for knowledge made him a close student, and by con- 
tinued home study and research, he obtained a liberal 
education, and gained in later years a fair standing 
with the men of letters of liis thuc He was converted 
at the age of seventeen and often spoke in later life of 
the christian teaching and counsel that he received 
from his i)arents in his youth. In 1850 he was record- 
ed as a minister of the Gospel by Alum Creek Monthly 
Meeting of the Orthodox Friends. 

He traveled extensively among Friends, visiting, in 
the love of Christ, the churches in Ohio, Indiana, New 
Yorl^, Michigan, New England, and Canada. In his 
ministry he was earnest, fearless and loving, his words 
being well chosen, logical and convincing. While en- 
gaged in the ministry he was stricken with paralysis of 
the brain, which three years later resulted in his death, 
June 25, 1867. 

In 1.S02, he and John Butler, of Damascus, Ohio, were 
chosen by Ohio Yearly meeting of Friends to visit 
President Lincoln and intercede in behalf of Friends 
who might be drafted into the army. They were suc- 
cessful in their mission and members of the Society of 
Friends were exempt from bearing arms on account of 
their jirinciples of peace. He imbibed from his parents 
very decided anti-slavery ijrinciples, and having seen 



186 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

in boyhood the protoctin.'^: care extended to the fu^'itive 
from bondage by them, his own home, in hiter years, 
became a refuge for slaves seeking a land of freedom. 
Many hundreds were thus cared for and forwarded on 
their way. His ready pen and gifts of poetry and elo- 
quence were unsparingly used in advocating the cause 
of the oppressed African, and anti-slavery papers con- 
tained many contributions from his pen. 

(See Note XXII. ) He numbered among his valued 
correspondents, William Lloyd Garrison, Joshua R. 
Giddings, Levi Cottin, Samuel Rhodes and John G. 
Whittier. A warm friendship with the latter, begin- 
ning with the interchange of sentiments, was strength- 
ed into a lasting attachment by a visit to the home of 
Whittier while traveling in New England. He married 
Phebe Haight Wing, daughter of Abner and Sarah, 
January 10, ls29. She died August 20, ls,s5. In all his 
eventful lite of sacrifice, devotion and danger, his de- 
voted wife shared his service, and was a true sympa- 
thizer and helpmeet. They resided at Appletree Cot- 
tage, Stantontown, Ohio, and were the parents of ten 
children : Anielia F.: L/n'ifs A.: ('Imrifij 7'., born Novem- 
ber 24, is;].": Lrtilid, ])()rn July 10, ls;-!7, died August 
is, lSo7; LijtJid S.: I'Jdtnu'd A.: (Iriffith IknoriiKj, born 
September IS, 1S43, died March 10, 1S44; Griffitli (Imf- 
foii: J'/ichc A/irf, born December IH, 1849, died July 2;j, 
1851: A(/tu's N., born July ol, lsr)4. 

Ani('/i(f F. llcurdict, born November 27, ls;jl, died Feb- 
ruary 10, ls7l. She married Johnathan Stanley, Decem- 
ber 27, ISOG. He was a farmer and resided near Salem, 
Ohio. They had one child, Felicia A., born February 
6, 1871, who married Sherman ]>. Cope, November 10, 
H, and has two children : Stanley J.. Ijorn Septem- 



AARON LANCASTER. 187 

ber IS, 1SR!), and Chatta A1vik1;i. born February 8, 1892. 

Livhts A. Benedici was born February 26, 1834. He is 
a farmer and manufacturer of evaporated products and 
resides on Sunnyslope farm. Stantontown, Ohio. He 
has been married four times. His first wife was Pene- 
lope, dauo-hter of James and Sarah V. Johnson, to 
whom he was married Aug'ust 21), 1800. She died Feb- 
ruary 27, 1874. His second wife was Mary, daughter 
of William and Ruth Binns, t) whom he was married 
June 18, 1879. She dicnl February 19, 1884, asred forty- 
four years. His third wife was Mary H. , dauo-hter of 
Aaron and Jane Kempton, to whom he was married 
February 17, 1886. She died April 6, 1893, aged forty- 
three years. His fourtli wife was Rachel Johnson- 
Parker, widow of Elwood Parker, and daughter of 
James and Sarah V. Jolmson, to whom he was married 
April 12, 1894. By his first marriage there were four 
sons : 

(1) Charles Bowring: (2) Gre<nileaf W., born January 
16, 1864: (;i) Elbert Lancaster; (4) Walter Levering. 

By his second marriage there was one daughter (5), 
Nellie Ruthanna. 

(1) Charles Bow^ring Benedict was born November 
24, 18()1. He is a farmer and dairyman, and resides at 
Greenwich, Ohio. He married Laura Elnorn Johnson, 
December 20, 1882, wJiodied June 18, 1889, aged twenty- 
seven years. They had three children: Ray Waldo, 
born August 30, 1884; Lulu Scott, born June 7, 1886, 
died January 19, 1888; Walter Johnson, born January 
18, 1889, died July 6, 188<). 

Charles Bowring Benedict married as his second wife 
Mrs. Cora E. (Bell) Luxon, January 27. 1892. They 
have one child, Elbert Stewart, born January 9, 1894. 



188 THE LANCASTEK FAMILY. 

(3) Elbert Lancaster Benedict was born March 18, 
1866. He is associated with his father in the manufac- 
ture of evaporated products, and resides at Arvon, 
Stantontown, Ohio. He married Martha T., daughter 
of Thomas and Kate Wood, November 28, 1889. 

(4) Walter Levering' Benedict was born August 16, 
1870. He married Kate E., daughter of George and 
Sarah Elizabeth Osborn, January 24, 18U4. Their chil- 
dren were given in Section II. 

(5) Nellie Ruthanna Benedict was born August 26, 
1880. She married Frank Scott Jones December 25, 
1900. They have one son, Morris Livius, born January 
17, 1902. 

Lydki S. Benedict, daughter of Aaron and Phebe, was 
born June 23, 1S3S, and died March is, l,s74. She 
married Joseph H. Johnson, son of James and Sarah, 
April 27, ls65. They had one son, Edward Irvin, born 
January 17, 1874. 

Edward A. Benedict , son of Aaron and Phebe, was born 
March 23, 1841. He is a machinist and resides at Salem, 
Ohio. He married Susan, daughter of Caleb and Rachel 
Hathaway, October 24, 1867. They have two children: 
Carlos Cristy, born August 1, 1868, is a machinist; 
Mary, born July 29, 1873. 

Griffith Graf ton Benedle-t, son of Aaron and Phebe, was 
born October 3, 1845. He is a farmer and manufacturer 
of evaporated products, and resides at Delaware, Ohio. 
He married Ella, daughter of Joel and Cynthia Willits, 
July 23, 1S74. She was born April 29, 1848. They 
have two children: Ethel, born August 30, 1882, and 
Francis W., born August 24, 1885. 



AARON LANCASTER. 189 

Section IV. 

Esther Lancaster Benedict, daughter of Aaron 
and Esther, was born June 10, 1819. She was a minis- 
ter in j?ood esteem in Alum Creek Friends' Church, at 
Stantontown, Ohio. She died September 28, 1877, in 
Missouri, while on a religious visit. She married 
Griffith Levering, June 4, ls4(i. He was born August 
10, 181S, in Washington, D. C, and died September 25, 
1873, on his farm near StantontOAvn, Ohio. They had 
four children: Jfanj EHzabetli born November 18, 1843, 
resides at Chevy Chase, Md. ; lUivhel Avnette: Liidia 
Frfinririe, born January 31, ls49, died March 23, 1S72; 
Eliiia ('(itlurrine, born May 8, 1857, is a school teacher. 

Bachel Ainicffe Leverivg, born December 3, 1846, mar- 
ried Dr. Clayton W. Townsend, August 23, 1872. He 
died June 30, 1880. She is employed as clerk in a gov- 
ernment office at Washington, and resides at Chevy 
Chase, Md. They had three children: Edith Eliza- 
beth, born August 7, 1873; Griffith Levering, born 
March 12. ls7G, died in infancy; Anne B., born July 
2, 1878. 

CHAPTER XXXIX. 

Benjamin Lancaster, son of Aaron and Sarah, was 
born July 21, 1781. He was a shoemaker, having learn- 
ed the trade from his brother-in-law, Elijali Cone. He 
married Hannah Knowles, about 1799. He enlisted as 
a soldier in the War of 1812, and after the war he re- 
moved with his family to northeastern Ohio. About 
1822, he settled in central Ohio, and purchased 
a tract of unimproved land near the Alum Creek 
Settlement, where ho worked at his trade, clearing the 
land as he found leisure from the bench. In later life. 



100 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

liL' sold tlu' farm and rcsid^'d in Alicliigan about i'our 
years, with his children; then went to Ore,i?on (now 
Washinj^-ton) and resided with his son, at Vancouver, 
where he died about 1^06. Benjamin and Hannah Lan- 
caster were the parents of fV)iu'teen children. Their 
descendants are widely scattered and a complete record 
is not obtainable. The children were : 

Sarah Ann, see Section I. 
Columbia, see Section II. 
Phebe Maria, see Section III. 
Nancy, see Section IV. 
Ruth A., died young'. 
Eleisure, see Section V. 
Elizabeth, see Section VI. 
Aaron, see Section VII. 
Thomas, see Section VIII. 
Jane, see Section IX. 
Mary, see Section X. 
Silas, see Section XI. 
Palmer, see Section XII. 
Isaac, see Section XIII. 

Section I. 

Sarah Ann Lancaster, daui4-hter of Benjauiin and 
Hannah, married Augustus Sprague, and resided at 
Cantield, Ohio. Their children were: John, who died 
in Ashtabula, County, Ohio. No record of his family. 
Siiiicoii, who removed to Illinois. No further infonna- 
tion. llviinj, who died unmarried, at Cantield, Ohio. 
Mary, who married Marsh. No children. 

Section II. 

Columbia Lancaster was an attorney and resided 
at Vancouver, Washington. He was among the early 



AARON LANCA8TEK. IDl 

pioneers who settled in Oreo-on and Washington. He 
owned a farm of one thousand acjcs in I'lajk County, 
Washington. At one time lie owned a half interest in 
a coal mine, which he sold, and later purchased a half 
interest in a salt mine near Portland, Oregon. The 
salt mine paid a large profit for a time, but reverses 
came and he disposed of it at a great loss. In i)olitics 
he was a Democrat and represented his State in the 
Senate at Washington, D. C, for some time. He died 
in 18U3. He married Rosanna Jones, who still survives, 
although past eighty years of age. They had three 
children: S(ir<ili, llmiiKtli and llW/7. 

S((i-((/i /jiiicdsfir was njarried twice. She had one 

daughter by her first husband, Anna, who married 

Langsford, and resides at Vancouver, Washington. By 
her second husband, Heitman, she has seven chil- 
dren. He is a farmer. They reside at La Centie, 
Clark County, Washington. 

I Inn nail /jincdsfcr married Tyszkiewicz, and re- 
sides at First and Montgomery Streets, Portland, Ore- 
gon. No children. 

^\'((it Liuiaister is employed as foi'emaii of a teleplione 
company at Portland, Oregon. He is married and has 
two sons and one daughter. 

Section in. 

Phebe Mauia Lancaster was born March 2(), 1806, 
and died December 4, 181)5. She w^as married twice. She 
married William Heverlo, October 19, 1824. He died 
September 1, 1834. She married Daniel Thomas, of 
Oxford, Ohio, in ISBD. He died in 1861. By her Urst 
husband, William Heverlo, there were five children: 



192 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

liiffJi: Hannah: Rachel: Andreic Jad-fion: and William. By 
By her second husband, Daniel Thomas, there were 
five children: Benjamin L.: Jacob: Jasper; Emma, and 
Newton, who died aged seven years. 

Rath Heveiio, born September 30, lH2o, died June 24, 
1H50. She married John Smith, April 11, 1^47. They 
resided near Westfield, Ohio, and had thre? children: 
Edmond and Edwin, twins, who reside at Warren, Ind., 
and Saphrona, who died in infancy. 

Hannah Heverlo, born June 20, 1^27, died November 
1, 1863. She married Ho.sea Waters in 1844. They had 
three children: (1) Hattie; (2) Mary; (3) George. 

(1) Hattie Waters married Stanley Bell. He is a 
farmer. They reside at Stantontown. Ohio, and have 
five daughters and three sons. 

(2) Mary Waters married George Waldron. Thev 
reside near Killbourne, Ohio, and have one son and one 
daughter. 

(3) George Waters was born in 18o8. He is a promi- 
nent physician and connected with the Ohio Medical 
University. He is a member of the Columbus Academy 
of Medicine, the Central Ohio Medical Society, the State 
Medical Society, and the American Medical Society. 
He married a daughter of Dr. D. N. Kinsman, October 
30, 1883. They reside at No. .'lO Butler Avenue, Colum- 
bus, Ohio, and have one son. 

Rachel Heverlo, born August 15, 1829, married James 
Fleming, November 6, \><4~. They reside in Morrow 
County, Ohio, and had nine children: (1) Maria: (2) 
Albert: (3) Hattie: (4) Wilbur: (5) L?st3r: (6) Elizabeth, 
born January 26, ls6(». died April 1. 1^64: (7) Harper: 
(«) Ona: (9) Myrtle. 




MARRIAGE CRRTIF.CATE OF AARON LANCASTER AND 
SARAH PALMER. 

Among the signatures of the witnesses to this marriage will be found the 
signature of Phebe Way, mother of Aai-on Lancaster, and the ancestress of 
the Lancaster family. The original certificate is now in the possession of 
Clayton I. Croft, Washington, D. C. 



AARON LANCASTER. 19B 

(1) Maria Fleming-, born February 27, ls4<), died April 
4, 1891. She married Leroy Gale, December '2i, ls67. 
They reside near Leonardsburg', Ohio, and had thir- 
teen children: (a) Livonia, born May 21, IHM). (b) Al- 
mon W., born January 0, 1S71. (c) J. We.sley, born 
March 27, 1S7-1:, married Stella Smith, and has one child, 
Myrtle Maria, (d) Rachel A., born July 4, 1.S76, mar- 
ried Carl Whipple, and has one son, Cloyde. (e) Les- 
ter L., born December 7, 1H7«. (f) Katharine M., born 
December 8, 1880. (g) J. Herbert, born December 5, 
1882. (h) Lafayette, born July 11, 1885. (i) Maggie M., 
born July 19, 1887. (j) Sicily E., l)orn January 2, ls90. 
(k) Bessie J., born March U, 18'.)1. Two died in infan- 
cy- 

(2) Albert Fleming, born April 10, 1850, married 
Jane McDaniel, November 19, ls74. They reside near 
Leonardsburg, Ohio, and have two children: Arthur, 
born January 25, ]f^8(): and Ross, born November 17, 
1884. 

(3) Hattie Fleming, born August 1, 1851, married 
David Hickson, April 10, lf-<75. They reside near Card- 
ington, Ohio, and have seven children: 

Albert, born April 24, ls70, married Myrtle Beaty, 
October 4, 1900. William H., born July 7, 1877. Lucy 
A., born July 11, issi. Grace R., born May 17, I8.s4. 
Clyde, died in infancy. Elizabetli, bom July IS, 188s. 
Ahce E., born April 23, Isui. 

(4) Wilbur Fleming, horn September 16. 1852, mar- 
ried EfHc Mason, October 4, 187(). She died September 
24, 189(). He married Mrs. Nettie Shipley, February 
17, 1898. They reside near Stantontown, Ohio. He 
had four children l).v the first marriage: Lottie May. 
born September 3. Is77, died February 21, ISso. Press- 
ley, born May 23, lss4. Charles, boi-n January 1, 1888. 



194 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Ruth, born September 7, 1S96. 

(.")) Lester Fleiuiny-, born .June 1*7, 1^7)7, married Etta 
Channell, August 24, issO, and resides near Killbuurne, 
Ohio. One son, Clark, born_February H, is'Jl. 

(7) Harper Fleming, born August 27, ls()2, married 
Jennie Foster in is.sG. They reside near Stantontown, 
Ohio, and have three daughters: Gussie, born May 24, 
1KS7. Ollie, born August 15, lyUl; and Junie, born 
August 20, 1S95. 

(s) Ona Fleming, born February 11, isOo, married 
Orpha Taylor, December 20, hS<j(). Tlu^'y reside near 
Stantontown, Ohio. 

(9) Myrtle Fleming, born January 19, 1868, married 
Bert A. Bunker, January 26, 1(S90. They reside near 
Stantontown, Ohio, and have two sons: Lee O., born 
July 28, 4891; Rolden F., born November 29, 1S96. 

Aiidnir .htcksnii //cfciin wns born December 25, iSol. 
He is a carpenter by trade, and also Justice of the 
Peace. He married Mary R. Lewis, of Elmira, Ohio, 
September 16, 1S55. They had one son, William Ly- 
man, born June 29, hs57, died October 26, 4S57. They 
have an adopted daughter, Maud M. Heverlo, and re- 
side at Leonardsburg, Ohio. 

M'illimii llcni-lo is unmarried. He is engaged in the 
mining business and is prospecting in the Yukon dis- 
trict. 

Bciijdiiiiii A. TliitiiKis. son of Daniel and Phebe Maria, 
eidisted in the second regiment, Colorado Cavalry, 
during the Rebellion. He served throughout the war 
and died at San Antonio, Texas. 

Jacob TlioiiKts enlisted in the 38th Ohio Volunteer 
Infantry, and was killed near Crab Orchai'd. Kentucky. 



AAKON LANCxVSTER. 195 

Jdsjicf 7'^^y//(^s■ enlisti'd ill the liinth Oliio Volunteer 
Infantry. He was wounded in a bat lie near Knoxville. 
Tcnnesse, and died in a hospital at Knoxville. 

KiiniKi llnniiiis married AVesley Hoops, who dictl in 
l.sTi]. She resides in California. 

vSl'^CTION IV. 

Nancy Lancaster, daui^-hter of Benjamin and Han- 
nah, was born February 2.". b-oT. She maried The(j- 
dore Vandozer. She had one daughter, Elmtbeili, 
born November o, is-Jl), who married Timothy Pressley, 
February 1, IS.")!). He was born February 14, 1^^1*2, at 
Handstone, near Sheffield, England. He is deceased. 
She resides at Ithaca, Michig-an. They had eight 
children: 

(1) Emma Jane, born January 23. 1^51, married An- 
drew J. Moore, March 2, IMi). They reside at Adrian, 
Michigan, and have one daughter, Carrie Elizabeth, 
born May 27, imo. 

(2) Charles Nelson, born December 2o, 1^55, died 
September 13, 1^69. 

(3) Clarissa A., born October (3, ls")7, married Frank- 
lin B. Thum, Februsiry 1, hs7'). They reside in New- 
York, and had six children: (a) Adelbert Osctir, born 
September 3, 1^7(3, married Moe A. Sargent, of Alma, 
Michigan, August 22, 19(10. (b) Charles Ezra, born 
December 23, ls77. (c) Arthur Reuben, born April 25, 
l<s79, died April 11, 1«91. (d) Ernest Leroy, born 
October 5, 1n,S(i. (e) Ahce Eliza, born February 8, 
1SS2, married Edward M. Gable, of Newark, Michigan, 
February 6, 1901. (f) Timothy Roy, born November is, 
1H93. 

(4) Walter Harvey Pressley, born September 3, 1859, 
died October 13, 1874. 



1*.'<) THK LANCASTER FAMILY. 

O) Eva Estella Pressley, born October 21. 1862, 
inurricd Charles A. Smith, of Newark, Michio-an, April 
3, IHHl. They have one child. Lucy Ellen, born Sep- 
tember (), 1SS2. 

(6) Rosa Juniatta Pressley, born June 18, 1864. mar- 
ried Charles H. Jessup, July 4, 1884. They have four 
children: Otis Walter, born January 5, 1886. Hattie 
Mable, born October 2, I8,s7. Lena Jane, born April 
27. 18!)4. Clarence Pressley, born September 21, 1895. 

(7) Frank Leman Pressley, born May 31, 1866, mar- 
ried Mary Ellen Frits, March 23, ]8!)2. They have 
three children: Cecil Perth, born July 11, 1893; 
Yula Pauline, born August 18, 1895. Lester Nelson, 
born September 29th, 1896. 

(s) Hannah Eliza Pressley, born February 16, 1S69. 
resides with her mother. 

Section V. 

Eleisure Lancaster, son of Benjamin and Hannahs 
married Maria Farley, and resided at St. Joseph, Mich- 
i^i,-an. No further information. 

Section VI. 

Elizabeth Lancaster married Milan Hazzard. 
They had one son and one daughter. 

Section VIL 

Aaron Lancaster settled in luwii. No further 
information. 

Section VIII. 

Thomas Lancaster married Cyntha Smith. Tliey 
h;id s(>ven children. 




MRS. BETSEY FOOTE. 
(The oldest member of the family now living.) 

Page 169. 



AARON LANCASTER. l-'r 

Section IX. 

■ Jane Lancaster wasboi-n aliont 1^17. She married 
Jabez Cowles, and resides at Wootllawii, Washing. tun. 
They had seven ehildren: 

SiintJi, born in ls4;j, married Miuisell and 

resides at Centreville, Michi<i-an. 

AiiM'/id, born in l^^lo, resides in Oluo. 

WiiilV'bl, lorn in 1'47, resides in Mieiii jan. 

JA//V, born in 1s:.l>, married, and was washed away 
with her children in a hmdshde on the Riushiw River, 
in Lane County, Ureyon, in IN'JL Her husband and 
one son were saved. 

Willie (111(1 Wiiifnd, twins, ijorn in ]X7A). 

Mi ILK, born in \^i')\. 

Section X. 

Mary Lancaster married Jacob Ciady and had 
three children. 

Section XL 

Silas LANCASTEit married and liad live sons. 

Section XIL 

Palmer Lancaster married Abigail White and had 
two children. 

Section XIII. 

Isaac Lancaster settled in the state ol Washington 
and had seven children. 

CHAPTER XL. 

Joseph Lancaster, son of Aaron and Sarah, was 



198 tue laNcaf^ter family. 

born September 20. ITsfi. In Js]'.), lie removed with 
his family to Yarmoutli, County of Middlesex. District 
of London, Ontario. He died in March, ]s;i;i, while re- 
moving- to Zone, Ontario. He was married twice. He 
married first, Elizabeth Osborn, daug-hter of Amos and 
Lydia, of Quakerhill, New York, January 2.'), 1S07. 
She was born in 17S1. He married second, Elizabeth 
Evarts, a school teacher from Salisbury, Connecticut. 
By the first marriage there were two children: 

Amos, who married . No further infor- 
mation. 

vSarah, who married Luther Kundall, at Moravia, 
New York. No further information. By his second 
marriage there were four children: 

Sophia, see Section I. 

AsENATH, see Section IL 

Aaron Palmer, see Sectitm HI. 

Stephen Joseph, born in June, 1820. 

Section I. 

Sophia Lancaster married John Hanes, at Zone, 
Ontario, in l.s;j4. She died in IS-]."). One child, CJirix- 
f(>ji/i"r. 

Section II. 

ASENATH Lancaster married Truman Cook, of 
Zone, Ontario. Four children: I.oreuza, an engineer; 
TnniKni, who is engaged in the coal and salt business at 
Saginaw, Mich.; Stephen, and a daughter. 

Section III. 

Aaron Palmer Lancaster was born August s, isls. 
at Albany, New York. He was a carpenter and build- 
er at Rose. Wayne County, New York. He married 



AARON LANCASTER. lOO 

Mary McCann. of London, Ontario, September 20. 1S8'J. 
Nine children: (' iroJhi": Kmmd I^nniin: ./<nncs Itinicij: 
(feorge Aaron: C/ura II.: C/nir/cs Frederic: IVr-he: Alice, 
l)orn in 1H56, died in iss;], at Fife Lake, Michi<i:an: and 
A<hi. 

('(intliue L(()ic(isfcr, boi'n in ]s4(), died in 1S(U. She 
married Fred Kelly, of Traverse City, Mich. He was 
foreman of the ' 'Grand Traverse Herald. ' ' No children. 

Eniniii LiKiiiiit L<nictisfrr. born in l'^42, married George 
F. Stiven. a merchant, of Traverse City, Mich. Six 
children: William. David L., Rose, Minnie, Mary E., 
and Mag'gie. 

Jmiics liiriici/ Laiic'is^er, born in IS 14, served for three 
years under Sherman in the Civil War. He settled at 
Fife Lake, Mich., and married Minnie Tracy. Four 
children: 

(1) Roy S., who is married and resides near Santa 
Anna, California. 

(2) Eugene B., w^ho served in Cuba dui-ing the Span- 
ish-American War. 

(3) Maud, decea.sed. (4) Hazel, who married A. 
Russell, a machinist, and resides at Bendon, Mich. 

George Aaron Lancaster, born November 5, b'^47, re- 
sides at Traverse City, Mich. He married Nellie 
Knag-g-s, daughter of Robert W. and Lasira A. (How^e) 
Knaggs. She was born December 1, l.s.")l, at Toledo, 
O. Nine children: (1) Glen Arlo, a confectionery and 
fruit dealer of Mancelona, Mich., married Minnie 
Renald, of Alden, Mich. They have two children. 

(2) Charles M. . mailing cleric in Traverse City, Mich., 
postoffice, married ATayme Oviatt. No children. 

('.]) Walter Laverne, umnarried. 



:i()0 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

(4) Robert P., born September 2'.), isTU, died Septem- 
ber W, issi. (r.) Myrtle Alta. (6) Clara Belle. (7) 
Willis Perry, (s) Georj>-e Henry. ('.)) Joseph Aaron. 

Chini I!, /ji iicdstc r nmrr'u'd T. Pemberthy. They re- 
side at Grass Valley, California. Four children: John, 
died in 1S?SG; Birney; Thomas, and Mary. 

<'/t(ir/<'s Frederic Lii iii-iisti'r, hi)v\\ \n is.")!, married Hat- 
tie Cross. They reside at Petosky, Mich. Three chil- 
dren: (1) Bertha, deceased. {'!) Eva, who married 
Samuel Adams, a barber, of Cheboygan, Mich. They 
have two children. (3) Jennie, who married Her- 
bert Ilunsberger, a plumber, of Petosky, Mich. 

I'hchc Ldiicdstcr, born in bsr)4. married Wilber Dewey, 
a lumberman, of Mancelona, Mich. They have three 
adopted children. 

Ai/'i Liiiii-iistvr, born in IS'jS, married William E. 
Knight, of Petosky, Mich. Five children: Mamie, 
married; Frank: Harry: Bessie; and Raymond. 




ELWOOD PLEAS. 
Page 321. 



PART XI. 



CHAPTER XLI. 



History of Moses, thp: Twelfth Child oh Thomas 
AND Phebe Wakdell-Lancastek, and His De- 
scendants. 

Moses, the twelfth child of Thomas and Phebe War- 
dell-Lancaster, was born at Richland, Bucks County, 
Penn., lOth month, 8, 174(3, and died 6th month, 'JU, 
1842. He appears to haA^e migrated backward and for- 
ward between Philadelphia and Richland Township, 
but he seems to have lived most of time in the latter. 
He received forty-seven and one-half acres of his 
father's farm as his share of the estate. He is men- 
tioned in the records as a "sadler." On December 5, 
1767, he conveyed fifteen acres of his land to his 
brother-in-law, Thomas McCarty, and the following 
spring conveyed the balance in two lots. He married 
Rachel Lloyd. On May 15, 1769, Moses and Rachel ex- 
ecuted a mortgage to Arthur Thomas on a small tract 
of land just north of the present limits of Quakertown, 
which was bought of Thomas McCarty on the same 
date as the conveyance of the fifteen acres to Thomas, 
McCarty. On the 20th of the 6th month, 1771, he took 
a certificate to Abington Monthly Meeting for himself, 
wife, and daughter, Meribah. Rachel Lancaster was 
buried at Richland, 9th month, 20. 1S29. (See Note 
XXIII.) Moses and Rachel Lloyd-Lancaster were the 



202 The laistcAster family. 

parents of four children: 

Meribah, who probably died unmarried. 

Thomas, no further information. 

Martha, married — — Mather. No further informa- 
tion 

Moses, see Chapter XLII. 

CHAPTER XLII. 

Moses Lancaster, son of Moses and Rachel, was 
born January 2, 17S;J, and died November 14, 1879, 
being almost ninety-seven years of age at the time of 
his death, which was the greatest age attained by any 
member of the family. Early in life he learned the 
carpenter trade. Philadelphia was then only a large 
collection of houses, but he forsaw it was destined to 
be a metropolis. He engaged in the building business 
and his designs and architectural plans soon gained for 
him the reputation which enabled him to secure con- 
tracts for the erection of many of the princii)al build- 
ings in Philadelphia, from about IHO.") to ls6u, an active 
building period of the city. He erected a large and 
magnificent dwelling for himself and family on Arch 
Street, which was greatly admired for its originality in 
architectural design. He was a prominent member of 
the Carpenter's Society, and it is said that no other 
builder was so pr.>uiin('nt and influential in building 
circles during the early half of the nineteenth century 
as Moses LmcastM'. 1 1 politics lie was a D!-'nu)crat, 
with strong anti-slavery sentiments. He deplored 
human bondage and was a promoter of the Underground 
Railroad. He was a member of the Society of Friends. 
He was always inter:'sted in educational matters and 
was one of the m( st formost to urge Joseph Lancaster, 
of England, author of the "Lancasterian System of Edu- 



MOSES LANCASTER. 203 

cation," to visit the United States in lsi,s unci lecture on 
the important subject. He married Susan Jordan, 
August 23, 1806. She was born in August, 1787, and 
died April 27, L^09. They were the parents of twelve 
children : 

Sarah Jordan, see Section I. 

Rachel L., see Section II. 

Anne Stokes, see Section III. 

Charles, see Section IV. 

Caroline, see Section V. 

Harriet, see Section VI. 

Matilda, see Section VII. 

Lydia, see Section VIII. 

Susannah, see Section IX. 

JoiiDAN, see Section X. 

Mary W., born March 13. ls-27, died February 23, 
1832. 

Lucy Ann, born October 31, ls28, died August 30, 
1829. 

Section I. 

Sarah Jordan Lancaster was born June 7, 1807 
and died August 26, 1^69. She married David E. Hance. 
He was born August 22, 1MU3 and died December 1, 1875. 
They had seven children: Sitsa/i L.: Edward: Edward 
H., who is a member of the lirm of Hance Brothers & 
White, manufacturing ])harmists. of Philadelphia; Caro- 
line H.: Joscp/i ('.: Alfred />., and Lmiisti (/. 

Section II. 

Rachel L. Lancaster, born May 5, 1809, died 
December 8, 1887. She married George B. Meeter. 
Children: Sara/i: 'I'honias: ( '/tar/rs.- Jautes: Gcoryc: Caro- 
Inie: Wdliaiii: Kate: I/arrif and Eraiih\ twins. 



204 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Section III. 

Ann Stokes Lancaster, born October 27, If^lO, 
died November 28, 1H42. She married Dr. Maurice P. 
Linton, April 14, 1S72. No children. 

vSection IV. 

Charles Lancaster, born October 25, 1812, died 
August 9, 1H44. He married Rosina B. Dunbar, May 
21, 1831». Children: Annie and nnnie-s. 

Section V. 

Caroline Lancaster, born March 24, 1814, died 
October 18, 1864. She married James A. Hearn, Feb- 
ruary 22, 1835. Children: George A.: CamUne: Jeoiies; 
Beluida, and Louise. 

Section VI. 

Harriet Lancaster, born February 24, IMO, died 
March 9, 1H70. She married Thomas Coombs. Chil- 
dren: Edwiu It: Mary L.: Charles L.; James H.: Ihoiiias, 
and Adolphas G. 

Section VII. 

Matilda Lancaster, born November 1. 1817, mar- 
ried Robert E. Weeks. Children: Ella: Annie: Kobert: 
Mary and Josc/Ji, twins. 

Section VIII. 

Lydia Lancaster, born January 9, 1820, died April 
28, 1899. She married Dr. Maurice P. Linton. No 
children. 



MOSES LANCASTER. 205 

Section IX. 

Susannah Lancaster, bom September 27, l'"^21, 
married Ferdinand H. Gallaher, December 5, 1.^41, and 
resides at Fort Worth, Texas. Chikben: Howard: 
Matilda; Caroline and Ferdincmd. 

Section X. 

Jordan Lancaster, born March 23, 1S24, died in 
1869. He married Maria L. Brigg-s. Children: Anna 
and Mary C. 



PART XII. 



CHAPTER XLIII. 



History of Elizabeth, thk Youngest Child of 
Thomas and Phebe Lancast1':k, and Heu De- 
scendants. 

Elizabeth Lancaster, the youngest daug-hter of 
Thomas and Phebe, was born the sth month, 2(^, 174s, 
and died 7th month, 2(), lsO(3, at Mnney, Lycoming' 
County, Penn. She married Thomas McCarty, son of 
Sihis and Sarah, in nC)."). (See Note XXIV.) He was 
born Febrnary 12, 1741 and died October 9, 1S(I4, at 
Mnncy, Penn. They settled in Northampton County, 
Penn., wher*^ all their children were born. Sometime 
after 1790, they removed to Muncy, where several of 
their children were established. (See Note XXV.) 
Thomas McCarty is said to have owned the first "g-rist- 
mill" in Tjycoming County, The old mill disappeared 
many years ago to make room for a more modern 
structure w^iich occupies the same site. The farm w^as 
located between Muncy and Clarkstown, near the latter 
]:)lace. It is now owned by the Shipmans. The old log 
house has been torn away and replaced by a more 
modern dwelling. Elizabeth received forty acres of 
land as her share of her father's estate. On April 1, 
1775, Thomas and Elizabeth conveyed this tract to Wil- 
liam Poulke, togf>ther with fifteen acres bought of 
Moses Lancaster, December 5, 17(57. Thomas and Eliza- 



ELIZABETH LANCASTER. •_*( )7 

beth McCarty were tbc parenlsof ei<>-hteen children, all 
of whom reached maturity. 

Phebe, see Chapter XLIV. 

Samuel, see Chapter XLV. 

Silas, see Chapter XLVI. 

Sarah, see Chapter XLiVII. 

Mary, born December ID. ITnii, married Chiistian 
Savage (Savidge?) who owned a large mill near Toronto, 
Canada. They had a large family but we have no re- 
cord of tlieir descendants. 

Joel, see Chapter XLVIIL. 

John, born May 6, 17?;] died at Muncy, unmarried, 
and is buried at Pennsdale, Lycoming County, Penn. 

James, born June lo, 1771, died at Muncy, unmarried, 
about 1H4-2. 

Jane, see Chapter XLIX: 

Elizabeth, see Chapter L. 

Thomas, born March s, 177S, married Margaret 
White. We have no record of their descendants. 

Job, see Chapter LI. 

Hannah, born February '22, 17s2, married Joseph 
Ogden. She died at Woodbury, New Jersey. No chil- 
dren. 

Benjamin, see chapter LII. 

Martaa, see Chapter LIII. 

David L., see Chapter LVI. 

Jesse, see Chapter LV. 

Lydia, see Chapter LVI. 

CHAPTER XLIV. 

Phebe McCarty was born August 2, 1766, and died 
March 30, 1850. She married Levi, son of Abraham 
and Katharine (Lester) Roberts, June 4, 1795. He was 
born October '21, 1759, and died January 4, 1H46. Two 



208 • THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

children: Ellzaheth and AbUjail. 

EUmhetli Roberts, born February 11, 1H03, died May 
12, IHoS. She married Hugh Foulke, son of Israel 
and Elizabeth. Their descendants are given in Chap- 
ter XVIII., Section III. 

Ahiijiiil h'ohcis, born April 10, 1808, died March 21, 
1882. She married Joel, son of Jesse and Tacy (Thomp- 
son) Heacock, October lO, 1S42. He was born March 
26, 17i)4, and died March 17, is.")-]. They had one son, 
Joel Levi Heacock, born October 2, 1843. He is a Jus- 
tice of the Peace, at Quakertown, Pennsylvania. 

CHAPTER XLV. 

Samuel McCarty, son of Thomas and Elizabeth, 
was born November 8, 1767, and died October 15, 1846. 
He was a surveyor. He married Margaret Green, 
August 20, 1793. She was born August 17, 1774, and 
died January 27, l!-i4s. They had twelve children: 

Perninnah, born Desember 5, 17!)1, died December 
IS, 17U7. 

Katharine, see Section I. 

Charles, born April 17. 17'.)S, died May 19, 1798. 

Samuel, see Section II. 

Ellis W.. see Section III. 

Thomas, born November 10, lsn2, died July 12, 1803. 

Jessp], sci' Section IV. 

Jami]S, se<' Section V. 

Lewis Walton, see Section VI. 

Phebe, sec Section VII. 

Henry Wilson, b:)rn October 7, isll, died in lSo4. 
He married Sarah Price. No issue. 

Evan G., born November 21. 1S14. No furtlier in- 
formation. 




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ELIZABETH LAiSTCASTER. 209 

Section I. 

Katharine McCarty, born July 16, 1795, died Octo- 
ber 9, 1871. She married Amasa Dodson, November 
16, 1826. He was born January 3, IMOI, and died Sep- 
tember 2, 1851. They resided at Weatherly, Penn., and 
had three children: Martha Ann: McCarty: and Sit.mn (J. 

MartJid A)ni Dodson was born October 30, 1827. She 
was married twice. She married James Cooper, Au- 
gust 28, 1848. He died December is, 1864. They had 
seven children : 

(1) Annie C, born July 13, 1S49, died July 12, 1871. 
She married Jacob Miller, April 21, 1868. 

(2) Mary F.. born November 2, 1850, married Ralph 
Marshall, September 4, 1^78. and resides at Wilkesbar- 
re, Penn. 

(3) Sarah McCarty, born July 16, 1S52, married C. D. 
Herring, July 17, 1875, and resides at Port Dickinson, 
New York. 

(4) William R., born January 30, ls54, died February 
3, 1857. 

(5) Arminta, born December 26, 1857, married Levi 
Long, November 9, 1878, and resides at Harveyville, 
Penn. 

(6) Elizabeth L., born March 15, i860, nuirried 
Thomas Santee, July 18, 1878, and resides at Wilkes- 
barre, Penn. 

(7) Susan J., born September 2, 1864, married George 
W. Webb, September 17, 1885, and resides at Wilkes- 
barre, Penn. 

Martha. Aim Cooper, married second. Lancing Trescott, 
October 17, 1866. He died December 26, 1881. She 
resides at Wilkesbarre, Penn. They had two children: 



210 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Cora, born April I'.), ls(J7, died May lii, IsTo; and Harry 
D., born October 2, Ls72. 

McCurtii Doflso)/, born April 21, ls31, died Auj^-ust IH, 
1901. He married Jane Walne, at Canton, Mississippi, 
about 1S5S. Three children: Edwin, born about IH.")!); 
George, born about l^-^Bl; and Minnie, born about 186:3. 

Siisrni ('. l)<)ds(i)i, born September 25, 1835, married 
Edwin Harleman, March is, 1854. He was born Decem- 
ber 2, l!-i32. They reside at Weatherly, Penn. Six 
children: 

(1) Emma, born .Tanu;iry IT, 1H55, married Prank 
White, April 20, is 77, and resides at Weatherly, Penn. 
Five children: (a) Lottie, born May 2(), 187s, married 
Harry Yeide, October 27, ls97, and has two children: 
Harry, born November 21, 1898, and Rudolph, born 
May 2s, 1900; (b) Harry, born December 25, lss2: 
(c) May, born October 15, 18S4; (d) Helen Gertrude, 
born March 1(3, 18S6; (e) Howard, born February 15, 
1891. 

(2) Dodson Harleman, born August 29, 1S5H, died 
January 27. 1858. 

(3) Maria S. Harleman, born August 20, 1S58, married 
Edgar Fortwangler, April 13, 1883, and resides at 
Weatherly, Penn. Two children: Claude, born No- 
vember 24, 18S4, and Harold, born Augu.st 26, 1888. 

(4) James Lewis Harleman, born June 27, 1862. mar- 
ried Elizabeth Koons. March 12, lss4, and resides at 
Parkertown, Penn. Three children: Edwin, born 
June 24, 18s5; Isabel, born August 11, 1886; Maurice, 
born March 14, 1S94. 

(5) Richmond Walton Harleman, born September 2, 
ls65, married Martha Klots, in June, 1888, and resides 
at South Bethleham, Penn. They have live children. 



ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 211 

((3) Jennie \l. Haiieman. born March 7. I'^T."), married 
Arthur E. Shafer, November 80, 1H9M. They reside in 
New York, and have one daut^hter, Helen H., born 
November 21, ls90. 

Section II. 

Samuel McCakty, son of Samuel and Marg-aret, was 
born May 8, 1799, and died October II, lK^^. He mar- 
ried Susan Hull, March 2"), ls24. She was born Febru- 
ary 11, 1799, and died April 2, bs7H. They resided at 
Milton, Penn. Eight children: \\'i//iitni llnlL born 
January H, 1(S"25, died Jum* S, 1H48: Sdnnief (Iri'cii: Ilmi- 
H(i/( Mar'n: Ihirid Wilson: Mftrija ret Aim: ONrer A/cnr. 
Cfiarle.s /,Y(>//'/,born September 4. 1.^41, died September 
28, 184;-]: Siisdii Jdiie. 

Suiiniel Green M<-('<i liij, born March .'>, 1sl>(). died in 
1893. He nnirried Eleanor C. Bryson, Febi'uary ,'), 1852. 
They had live children: (1) Alice, born December 27, 
1852, died March 2(), 18-;]: (2) Hannah H., born May 
11, 1854, died September 28, 1857; (8) William B., born 
January 2. 185b, died September 25, 1857: (4) Susan H., 
born September 7, 1857; (5) Rebecca C, born May 3, 
18(31, resides at "Watsontown, Penn. 

(4) Susan H. McCarty married B. F. Hoag, December 
22, 1886, and resides at Emporia, Kansas. Two chil- 
dren: Samuel M., born October 6, 1887, and John J., 
born November 28, 1889. 

llaiiiKili Marie J/cCdrtij, born February 17, 1828, died 
June 9, 1869. She married Dr. Andrew Ten Broeck, 
June 18, 1850. He was born December 12, 1817, and 
died March 16, 1896. Five children: 

(1) William Hull Ten Broeck, born May 10, 1851, 
married Ida B. Barrett, May 17, 1888. He is a physi- 



212 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

cian, and resides at Paris, Illinois. 

(2) Andrew Ten Broeck, born September 23, 1853, 
married Carrie D. Aldrich, September 25, 18S4. He is 
a physician. They reside at Parsons, Kansas, and 
have two children: Carl, born September 5, 1885, and 
Andrew, born October 6, 18Sb. 

(3) Edwin, born October 26, 1857, died June 12, 1862. 

(4) Robert Slater, born December 30, 1859, died April 
2, 1888. 

(5) Adelaide, born June 21, 1H62, married Thomas A. 
Russel, October 6, 1898. They reside at Turbutville, 
Pennsylvania. 

Diicid Wihon JlcCarti/, born November 27, 1830, died 
January 11, 1885. He married Henrietta F. Allen, Jan- 
uary 10, 1860. Five children: 

(1) Horace G., born January 4, 1861, married M. Mc- 
Cormick, February 3, 1892, and resides at Spring Garden, 
Penn. Two children: William M., born May 14, 1893, 
and Henrietta F., born March 11, 1895. (2) Harmon 
A., born October 12, 1862, died March 31, 1863. (3) 
William H., born February 14, 1864, died September 1, 
1M61. (4) Jane P., born October 9, 1866. (5) David 
W., born July 26, 1869. 

Margaret Arm McCartij, born October 20, 1833, died 
July 14, 1900. She married Vincent Warbasse, April 
30, 1H63. One child, Jennie, born December 10, 1866, 
married Arthur B. Hunt, November 20, 1886. No chil- 
dren. She married, second, Patrick Donohue, Septem- 
ber 18. 1897, and resides at Brooklyn, New York. 

Oliver Aleiii McCartu, born December 25, 1835, died 
February 14, 1901. He married Susan D. Pott, Decem- 
ber 20, 1S60. and resided at Muncy, Penn. Five chil- 




AARON L. BENEDICT. 
Pages 185-186. 



ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 213 

dren: (1) Sarah H., bom May 20, 1S62: (2) Benjamin 
P., born September 7, 1SI34, married Margaret L. Opp, 
December 28, 1H97, and resides at Germantown, Penn. 
Children: Marion, born April 21, IHUl), and Lillian, 
born April 7, 1901; (8) Jennie W., born December 22, 
1866; (4) Lillian, born February 16, 1870; (5) Lucy C, 
born April 29, 1874. 

Susan Jane 3IcCarf;/, born April 14, 1813, married 
Charles C. Norris, October 1 1, 1H75, and resides at No. 
4821 Springfield, Ave., Philadelphia. Three children: 
Lucy, born December 21, 1M77, died June 11, 1878; 
Charles C, born October 24, 1879; Susan H. , born 
August 29, 1881, died June 16, 1892. 

Section III. 

Ellis W. McCarty, son of Samuel and Margaret, 
was born January 26, isol, and died May 21, 1876. He 
married Leah Moore, of Lewisburg, October 18, 
1822. She was born November 28, 1804, and died 
September 28, 1883. They resided at McEwensville, 
Penn. Nine children: Mary, born August 11, 1^23, 
died August 20, 1826; Behecca F'., born December 6, 1825, 
resides at McEwensville, Penn., unmarried; -/rn//('.s' 3ioore\ 
Eugenia A'., born May 2, 1832, died February 21, 1833; 
Joseph ()., born January 27, 1^34, is unmarried: J/rn// M., 
born November 12, 1836, died September 8; 1857; George 
Ide, born February 8, 1S39, died June 11, 1861; KUmbeth 
I., born March 22, 1841, died January 8, 1892, and 
Leah Moore. 

James Moore McCarfri, born August 4, 1829, died 
March 14, 1889. He married Charlotte D. Savidge, 
January 24, 1867, who resides at Watsontowm, Penn. 
She was born August 21, 1836. Five children: 



214 the; LANCAhTER FAMILY. 

(1) Lpah M., b3rn September 11, ls(37, married Albert 
W. Hoffman, November 0, IX'^V^i, and lia^ one cliild. 
Sarah S., born April 2, l>^l)o. 

(2) Esther H., born January 14, l'^6'J. died February 
7, 1S93. She married Christian L. Hester, December 
24, ixiK). Two children: Edward M., born December 
28, 1891, and Charlotte V., born December 18, 1892, 
died December 27, lf-s92. 

(3) Victoria, born September 1(3, ls71, married Lloyd 
C. Berger December 15, 1897. Two children: James 
B., b'jrn November 15, 1898, and Marion E., born 
October 12, 1900. 

(4) Elizabeth, born December 16, 1873. 

(5) Eunice H. , born September 12, l'S75. 

L((iJi Moore McCmii/, born June 17, L'-'ll, married 
James P. Rush, a minister in the Baptist Church, April 
30, IM)!). He was born March 13, 183('). Ten children: 

(1) George Justin, born March 17, ls(37, died May 25, 
1867. 

(2) Joseph Kennard. boni August 11, 1868, re.sides at 
Canandaigua New York. 

(3) Ellis Freeman, b;)rn November 3, ls71, married 
Emma M. Beaver, June 17. 1901. 

(4) Le:ili May, born May 12. ls73. 

(5) Alexander, born S<'i)tember 17, L^75, died aged 
two days. 

(6) William Alexander, born August 7. 1^7(3. 

(7) Levi Beck, born April 1(>. ls79, died April 4. 1880. 
(<s) James Baker, born July 31, 1882. died August 8, 

18H2. 

(9) .Judson Holt, born September 12, 1^84. 

(10) Sarali Jane, born December 2, 1M<S6. 



ELIZABETH LANCASTER. '2l5 

Section IV. 

Jesse McCarty, son of Samuel and Margraret, was 
born March IH, 1S04, and died July l\ 1S39. He resided 
at Venice, New York, and was married twice. He 
married Anna Kemp, April 5, 1S"21). She was born Sep- 
tember 12, 1807, at Scipio, New York, and died Septem- 
ber 14, 1832. There w^ere two children by this mar- 
riage: Edichi fiilei/ and Aiuki K. Jesse McCarty mar- 
ried second, Hannah Platte, March 30, 1833. Two 
children: AngeUne and Margaret. 

Ediriii EiJ('ii McCarty, born October 13, 1830, married 
Sarah Amanda Smith, October 26, 1867. She died 
November 29, 18S7. He married Margaret E. Cook, 
October 3(», 1.^8S. They reside at No. 242 West 58th 
Street, New York. No children. 

Anva K. }rcrartii. born March 17, 1832, married Nel- 
son Kemp, January 30, iSoB. He was b:>rn .January 1. 
1835. Four children: 

(1) Babe, born November 8, 1850, died same day. 

(2) Edwin R., born October 31, 1S58, died September 
11, 1S61. 

(3) George G., born March 20. ls05. marrit^d Gertrude 
Williams, December 24, IHSI. She was b.)rn June 20. 
1869. They reside at Lottsville, Penn. No children. 

(4) Frankiin. born June 17. ls71, died August 15, 
is7i'. 

Aia/r/iiir McCartij. born November 4, 1S35. married 
Ezra Parker, August 20. 1.^51. He died in September, 
1864. She married sec(md, Francis Hazai<l. at Howell, 
Michigan. No issue. 

Margaret McCartij, born September 23, 1838, inanied 



216 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Thomas Dolton, January 18, 1854. He died April 8, 
1872. She married second, Henry Wolfrom, March 28, 
1888. By her marriage with Thomas Dolton there were 
six children: 

(1) William, born October 2:^ 1S54: 

(2) Edwin, born January 21, 1H56, married Cora E. 
Beeman, January 26, 1875). She was born April 24, 
1862, and died August 9, 1896. Eight children: (a) 
Edna May, born November 19, 1879, married Albert 
Root, April 23, 18s7. One child, Bernice, born January 
15, 1900: (b) Ethel, born August 20, 18^2, died Novem- 
ber 4, 18.S3; (c) Frederic, born August 28, 1883; (d) 
Archie, born January 8, 1886; (e) Nellie, born October 
15, 1888; (f) George, born November 23, 1H90; (g) 
Frank, born January 28, 1892; (h) Bessie, born in July, 
1894. 

(3) Frank, born September 21, 1^59, married Sarah 
Markley, March 12, 1879. She was born December 15, 
1859. Six children: (a) Albert, born June 5, 1880, 
died January 15, ISSI; (b) Inez D., born December 12, 
1882: (c) Ernest F., born September 8, 1S81; (d) Amonel 
H., born March 9, 1887; (e) Harry E., born January 2, 
1H92, and (f) Sarah M., born March 20, 1.S97. 

(b) Inez Dolton married Willard J. Trumble, July 4, 
181)9. One child, Florence Eva, born September 25, 1900. 

(4) Fredelia, born November 13, 1861, died in infancy. 

(5) Thomas A., born November 18, 1^64, married 
Emma Conklin, March s, 18^^8, Two children: Mable, 
born September 19, 1^90, and Pearl, born August 15, 
1899. 

(6) Mary Elizabeth, born October 15, 1H69, married 
Edwin W. Johns, January 27, 18H7. Five children: 
Lewin C, born November 23, 1987; Earl E., born 
Aug. 23, 1888, died Oct. 12, 1888; Ira W., born Feb. 28, 




MRS. PHEBE BENEDICT. 
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ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 217 

I.s'Jl; Howard K., born February l;], 1S<J(3, died Septem- 
ber 25, 1896, and Wilbur, born December 12, IHUH. 

Section V. 

James McCarty, son of Samuel and Marg-aret, was 
born December 5, 1H05. He was married twice. He 
married Matilda Green, July 11, LSo"). She was born 
March 30, 1814, and died June ?A), 1H4(). Three child- 
ren: TJtoiiKis ]\'i/s()ji, born June 1, 1855, died January 
28, 1862; Alive J<iue, born December 7, 1836, died 
March 22, 1855; Eiiu'ly, born October 6, l!-39, died Jan- 
uary 1, 1842. He married second, Susan Ulshaper, in 
December, 1846. She was born August 31, ls24, and 
died December 6, 1887. Eight children: 3Iar(/(irrt Ma- 
fihla, born October 18, 1847, died March 1, 187<»; Luceffa: 
Sant/i /■J//X((()('t/i: LfoiKii-d: Jlriiiisoii Jl., born January 6, 
l''^56, died January 31, ls56; Mdii/ Ellcu, born May 8, 
h'^62, died April 9, 1H64; SaiHuc/ (,'.: •dud./dnus L<nic<isfer, 
born August 5, 1870, resides in London, England, un- 
married. 

Lucettu JlcOirfi/, born October 29, 1849, married David 
Swank, March 16, 1876. He w^as born December 17, 
1S49. They reside at McKinley, Oklahoma. Eight 
children: Richard Colburn, born December 14, liS77; 
Levi H., born June 14, 1^79, died July 20, 18S(); Arthur 
Roberts, born October 9, 1880; Annie Maud, born Feb- 
ruary 21, 1W2; Edgar Philip, born July 21, 1M83: James 
Walter, born February 26, 1885; Amelia Ethel, born 
January 22, 1887, and David W., born January 30, 1889, 
died July 14, 1890. 

Sarah Elizabeth McCart{i, born August 9, 1H51, mar- 
ried William Dunbar, June 18, 1868, and resides at 
Scranton, Penn. Six children: (1) Mrs. Daniel Craig, 



218 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

born March 4, 1869, resides at Butte City, Montana; (2) 
Harry, born February 19, 1871; (3) William H., born 
August 2, 1874; (4) Mrs. Frank Winchester, born August 
19, 1877, resides at No. 61 5i Hudson Street, New York; 
(5) Douglas B., born January 2, 1879; (6) Arthur, born 
July 30, 1891. 

Leonard McCartij, born September 21, 1853, married 
Catherine Flickinger, January 31, 1874. She was born 
September 3, 1850. They reside at West Pittston, 
Penn. Eight children: (a) Clara, born in 1874, is de- 
ceased; (b) Twin sons, born February 24, 1H76, died 
February 26, 1876 and March 4, 1876; (c) Minnie Ameha, 
born March 30, 1878, married Thomas Williver, October 
28, 1897. He was born in ls75. One child, Harold, 
born in \^{)X: (d) William Lewis, born November 24, 
1880; (e) NeUie May, born August 27, 1883: (f) Gertrude 
Ellen, born May 20, 1hh7, and (g) Elsie Laura, born 
October 25, Ihmh. 

Sdiiiiiel G. McCdi-fij, born August 6, 1864, married 
Jennie Morse, May 16, 1891. She was born August 3, 
1863. They reside at Tristates, New York. Two chil- 
dren: Clarence G., born December 1, 1892, and Laura, 
born April 12, 1895. 

Section VI. 

Lewis Walton McCarty was born October lo, 
1807, and died April 4, 1876 at Paris, Illinois. He mar- 
ried Abi O. Sheppard, November 24, 1831. She was 
born May 27, 1S07, and died November 25, 1868. Thir- 
teen children: Lafai/eftc: George IF., born August 28, 
1834, died March 19, 1836: Louise P/ulipije: Man/ Ann, 
born September 10. 1S38, died September 15, 1839; 
James f/arreij: llciinj Wilsou: John Wa/ton: Elizabeth H., 



ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 219 

born December 27, 1845, died April 24, 1874; Martha 
Jane: Twin sons, born July 20, 1849, died July 25, 1849; 
WiUiaiii and (ireen, twins, born August, 1850. William 
died October 17, 1856, and Green died October 4, 1872. 

Lafayette McCarty, born August 28, 1832, died June 
23, 1870. He married Elizabeth Shearer, December 25, 
1855, and resided at Denver, Colorado. Six children: 

(1) Kate J., born October 17, 1856, resides at Paris, 
Illinois. 

(2) Charles L., born May 29, 1858, married Oather C. 
Redmon. They had one son, Lloyd, who died April 13, 
1884. They reside at Springfield, Illinois. 

(3) Edward S., born May 20, I860, died about 1863. 

(4) John L., born November 17, 1862, is married and 
resides in Chicago. 

(5) Clarence C. , born September 16, 1865, is married 
and resides at Olney, Illinois. 

(6) Nelhe M., born March 28, l.s70, married John 
Doak, an attorney. They reside at Paris, Illinois. 
They have one child. 

Louis Philippe McCarty was born April 22, 1836, at 
Fairfield, Ohio. He married Lilla D. Phelps, July 21, 
1878. She was born June 3, 1855, at Boston, Mass. 
They reside at No. 2337, Pine Street, San Francisco, 
California. He is editor and publisher of the "Statis- 
tician and Enonomist," a book of statistics issued every 
two years. They have one child. Amy May, born May 
5, 1879. 

James Harvey 3IcCarty, born March 3, 1840, married 
Mary A. Tucker, August 2s, 1S62. They reside at 
Paris, Illinois. Two children: Gertrude A., born June 
23, 1864, and Nettie Lu, born March 15, 1870, is deceased. 



220 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Henry Wilson McOirttj, born May 2, ls42, married 
Rachel Tucker, October 31, 1867. He is a harness 
dealer and resides at Paris, 111. Five children: 

(1) Edward Norman, born September 16, 186H, mar- 
ried Carrie B. Johnson, in December, 1900. They re- 
side at Jefferson ville, Ind. One child, Len^i, born in 1901. 

(2) Elmer Osborn, born September 4, 1870. 

(3) OUie K., born September 24, 1873, died in 1873. 

(4) Clayton Orlo, born July 2, 1876, died November 
23, 1880. 

(5) Ross Irwin, born October 25, 1879, died October 
18, 1883. 

John Walton McCarti/, born January 9, 1844, died May 
2, 1876, at Paris, Illinois. He married Mary Walls, 
October 15, 1874. One child, Clara Bell, born in ls75, 
married James E. Harton, in 1898. 

Martha Jane McCarttj, born January 29, 1848, married 
Levi A. Stark, and resides at No. 302 Green Street, 
Danville, 111. One son, John E., born July 15, 1883. 

Section VII. 

Phebe McCarty, daughter of Samuel and Margaret, 
was born September 20, 1809, and died January 20, bs94, 
at West Pittston, Penn. She married Miles Spencer, 
December 22, 1831. He was born May 11, 1803, and 
died December 14, 1851, at Dallas, Penn. Six children: 
Margaret; Wilson H.: Bhoda, Ann: Phebe E., born June 10, 
1842, died January 26, 1844; Jeanette, born April 2, 1746, 
is unmarried; James Lewis. 

Margaret Spencer, born December 25, 1832, married 
John H. Brown. He is deceased. She resides at No. 
236 Frankhn Street, West Pittston, Penn. 



ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 221 

ir/7.so;/ //. Spencer, born August 21, 1HB4, married Car- 
oline Brace, April 2, 1862. She was born September 7, 
1834. They reside at Galva, Illinois. Pour children: 
Phebe, born September 19, 1863, is a kindergarten 
teacher. Dell, born September 25, 1865. May, born 
February 18, 1868, is a school teacher. Eva G., born 
April 27. 1872. is a schoolteacher. 

lUnxhi Aim Sitciicer, born September 17, l8o5, married 
John S. Jenkins. December 30, 1860. He was born 
January 21, 1835. They reside at Pittston, Penn. 
Four children: 

(1) Thomas Wilson, born August 4, 1862, died Sep- 
tember 6, 1863. 

(2) Elisha Coray, born July 13, 1864, married Eliza- 
beth Ann Leyshon, July 13, 1886. She was born No- 
vember 5, 1865. Six children: John Smith, born May 
19, 1887; Cora May, born December 1, 188H; Hannah 
Rita, born April 7, 1892; Ralph L.. born June 15, 1.^94; 
Rhoda Ann., born November 15, 1S96; Bessie B., born 
July 24, 1900, died August 1, 1900. 

(3) Maggie, born February 6, 1867, died March 4, 
1869. 

(4) Charles Grant, born March 4, 1869, married Eliza- 
beth Louise Sainesbury, April 21, 1890. She was born 
February 14, 1871. Three children: Rhoda S., born 
December 19, 1891, died March 26, 1898; Elisha C, born 
May 30, 1892, died July 28, 1892; John S., born October 
11, 1894. 

James Lewis Spencer, born December 5, 1848, married 
Margaret E. Ripley, December 9, 1874. Three children: 
Leon A., born December 11. 1876: Roy Leander, born 
July 15, 1878, and Norris Brighton, born June 15, 1881. 



222 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

CHAPTER XLVI. 

Silas McCarty, son of Thomas and Elizabeth, was 
born November 3, 176H, and died October 15, 1H3H. He 
was a civil engineer. He married Laura, daughter of 
Major General Isaac Lyman, of Revolutionary fame, 
whom he met while surveying in New York. She was 
born February 20, 1794, at Kingsbury, New York and 
died November 20, 1864. Six children: 

Charlotte, born April 27, 1812, died in 1844. She 
married Hazley. No children. 

Eloisa, see Section L 
Lyman Kennedy, see Section II. 
Hiram T., sec Section III. 
Otis L., see Section IV. 
Lucetta, section V. 

Section I. 

Eloisa McCarty, born July 21, 1816, died June 8, 
1854. She married Benjamin Johnson. Two children: 
Marij, died aged about nineteen years; and Harriet, 
buried at Muncy, Penn., February 8, 1891. She mar- 
ried Orlo J. Spafford, of Condersport, Penn. Two 
children: Jay, died aged nine years, and Lewis, who 
resides at Tampa, Frorida. 

Section II. 

Lyman Kennedy McCarty, born September 30, 
1822, died January 18, 1872, at Weatherly, Penn. He 
married Mary A. Ulshafer, February 28, 1850. She 
was born September 27, 1826. One child, Clarissa, born 
February 28, 1854, married Edwin G. Rouse, May 21, 
1874. He is employed as superintendent of the car- 
^hops at Packerton, Penn. They reside at Lehighton, 



ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 223 

Two children: Horace Lyman, born December 17, 
1875, and Louella Mae, born May 5, 1878, married 
Harry C. Mack, September 12, 1S91). One child, Edwin 
LaVerne, born May 25, 1901. 

Section HI. 

Hiram T. McCarty, born December 19, 1825, re- 
sides at Muncy, Penn. He married Rebecca Michael. 
Six children: 

Emma T., who married Phillip K. Fisher, of Clarks- 
town, Penn. Three children: Olive, Kellar and Carmel. 

Matilda, deceased. 

Eusfit'l/ <)., who married Elizabeth Pcjust, and resides 
near Muncy. Two children: Howard, and a daughter. 

Cora A., who married Wesley Pas^ue, of Hng-hsville, 
Penn. No children. 

Edward S., who married Ethel Hunter of Weatherly, 
Penn. He is a baggage-master on the Lehigh Valley 
Railway. 

Chester, who married Mary Bards. He is a brakeman 
on the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Two children: A son, 
deceased, and Louella, born May 12, 1895. 

Section IV. 

Otis L. McCarty, born March 15, lw2s, died May 
13, 1899. He married Mary Beeber, of Muncy. Four 
children: 

Robei't Bruce, born August 5, 1^60, resides atConders- 
port, Penn., unmarried. 

Edwin Stanton, born July H, 1863, is a mei-chant at 



224 THE LANCASTER FAMILY: 

Cleartield, Penn. He married Louise Ream in 1889. 

Dimrier B., born August 19, 1865, married Myra Bax- 
ter, of Port Allegheny, January 1, 1890, and resides at 
Olean, New York. 

Eliz((het]i Florence, born November 7, 1867, married 
William G. Holder, December 17, 1889. They reside at 
Smethport, Penn. Three children: Mildred L.. born 
May 6, 1891; Mary Iva, born March 28, 1893, and Neall, 
born May 28, 1896. 

Section V. 

LucETTA McCarty, born December 18, 1830, died 
June 17, 1894, at Muncy. She married Augustus Wil- 
son. Seven cliildren: 

"riioiiKis, born September 18, 1852, married Lavina 
Cox and resides at Port Allegheny, Penn. They have 
several children. 

lliirnj LijiiKiii, born Sei^tember 10, 1851, married Anna 
R. Ackley, of Elmer, New Jersey, June 1, 1881. He is 
a conductor on the Pennsylvania Railroad and resides 
at Glassboro, New Jersey. Two children: Joseph T., 
born August 26, 1883. and Orra Pauline, born February 
22, 1894. 

Hoina-d Forrest, born January 27, 1857, has been mar- 
ried twice and has two daughters by his first wife. He 
resides at Port Allegheny. Penn. 

Loiiro Violo, born about ls60, married Thomas Stick- 
ler and r(^sides at No. 406 Lafayette St., Tampa, Florida. 

Omar Boyd, born about 1865, married Mabel , and 

resides at Hughsville, Penn. Children: Orlo J., and 
two daughters. 




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ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 225 

Frank Ih'Lii, born about 1868, is married and has one 
child. He resides at Port Allegheny, Penn. 

' August K.H Elinxxl, born about isTO, is married. 
CHAPTER XLVII. 

Sarah McCarty, daughter of Thomas and Eliza- 
beth, was born December 19, 1769, and died October 31, 
1844. She was a twin sister to Mary, who married 
Christian Savage. She married Judah Foulke, October 
20, 17H6. He was born January 18, 1763, and was a son 
of Samuel and Ann Foulke, of Richland, Penn. They 
had fourteen children: 

Samuel, see Section I. 

Eleanor, born February 2"), 1789, married John 
Black, January 1, 1816. No children. 

Mary, see Section H. 

Ann, see Section IH. 

Thomas, see Section IV. 

Elizabeth, see Section V. 

Jane, see Section VI. 

Amelia, see Section VII. 

Cadwalader, see Section VIII. 

Jesse, see Section IX. 

Mercy, see Section X. 

Grace, see Section XI. 

Silas, born March 18, 1812, married Hannah Web- 
ster, July 19, 1835. We have no record of their de- 
scendants. 

John, see Section XII. 

Section I. 

Samuel Foulke was born August 12, 1787. He was 
married twice. He married Ann Edwards, November 



226 THE LANCASTER FAMILY . 

24, 1815. She died November 23, 1816. He married 
second, Ann Heacock, December 10, 1818. Six chil- 
eren: Tocy: Margaret: Jesse: Sarah; Joseph; Edith. 

Tavii Foulke married Daniel Burt. One child, Silas, 
who married Clara Bricker. Three children: (a) Mar- 
vin, who married Polk. One child, Roy. (b) 

Harry, who married Hattie Leonard, (c) Cora. 

Jlargaref Foulke married Elijah Lilly. Seven chil- 
dren: Samuel, Tacie E., David, Green, Sarah A., and 
William. 

Jesse Foulke married Micha Jamsen. Four children: 
Mary E., John, Joshua, and Oliver. 

Sarah Foulke married William Butler. One child, 
Joseph C. 

Joseph Foulke married Elizabeth Atkins. One child, 
Joseph. 

Fdith htrulke married Talbert, and resides at 

Brooklyn, Iowa. Five children^ (1) John K.; (2) Al- 
mira, who married Dr. Beesley. Three children: 
Verana, Julia and Jennie; (3) William; (4) Elmer E.; 
(5) lola, who married George Littlefield. Two chil- 
dren: Lester and Clarence. 

Section II. 

Maky Foulke, born March s, 17H1, married Thomas 
Thorpe, November 30, 1809. Eleven children: 
Sarah, born October 9, IMIO. 

Saiiruel, born October 25, 1811, never married. 

James, born October 27, 1813, married Eliza Ann, 
dautrhter of Samuel and Jane Hallowell. 

Flea nor Thorpe, born September 2, 1S15, married 



ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 227 

William Thompson, son of Levi and Esther. Children: 
Jesse, Elwood, William, George, Mary and two deceased. 

Jahez TJtorix-, born March l^o, lsl7, married Ann 
Richardson, daughter of Samuel and Rebecca. One 
son, George, who is clerk of Ohio Yearly Meeting of 
Friends. 

Hanuidi T/ioritc, born April IH, isili, married James 
Pickett, son of Moses and Hannah. No children. 

Elizdhetli Tliorix', born Mai'ch lo, 1S22, died young. 

Jesse 7 Iiorjie, born January 24, 1^25, died young. 

Mary II'. Thorpe, born May "), 1H27, married Joseph 
Mendenhall, and resides at Westland, Ohio. Three 
children: Charles A.; George T.; and J. Lindley. 

T/ioniafi Thorpe, born February 23, ls29, married and 
had one son, William. 

Ann F. Thorpe, born September 10, 1831, married 
Henry F. Pickering, son of Eliza and Rebecca. They 
reside at East Richland, Ohio. 

Sp:ction hi. 

Ann Foulke, born December U, 17i)2, died June 19, 
1857. She was married twice. She married James 
Crozier, April 27, 1820. She married second, Curtis 
Grubb, February 25, 1825. He died November 16, 1H53, 
aged eighty-four years. Children: Haimali: Monj: 
Samuel Jf.: Elizabeth and Lydia H. 

Hannah Grubb, born January 21, 1826, died June 19, 
1857. She married Milton R. Pettit, son of William 
and Mary, February 22, 1844. He was born July 14, 
1822. Six children; 



228 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

(1) Curtis G., born December 31, 1844, died February 
5, 1845. 

(2) William B. Pettit, born March 1.'), 1846, married 
Kate E. Potter. April 1, 1869. in Cleveland, Ohio. 

(3) Anna Elizabeth Pettit, born April 11, 1849, mar- 
ried Lewis L. Glass, May 14, 1m6.s. They reside at 
Mount Gilead, Ohio. 

(4) Mary C. Pettit, born April 23, 1851, married 
George E. Jackson, October 26, 1870, and resides at 
Mount Gilead, Ohio. Five children: Rebecca, born 
February 24, 1872; Milton P., born April 16, 1874: John 
Wesley and Frank Leslie, twins, born May 14, 1877: 
Jay Dwight, born March 9, 1888. 

(5) Franklin R. Pettit, born October 1, 1854, married 
Emma F. Rollins, October 15, 1878 in Minneapolis, 
Minnesota. 

(6) Hannah L. Pettit, born September 30, 1856, mar- 
ried Thomas C. Blackburn, September 15, 1881. They 
reside at Lacompton, Kansas. Three children: Wil- 
liam F., born July 1, 18S2; Clara M., born October 28, 
1885, and A. Milton, l^orn May 9, 1897. 

Manj (irnbb, born September 27, 1827, died January 
14, 1853. She married Joshua Crozier, August 25, 1S50. 
Two children: Anna G., and Lydia H. , twins, born 
December 14, 1S51. Anna G. died January 13, 1852, 
and Lydia H. died August 4, 1852. 

SdiiiKel M. (irnbh, born April 25, 1S29, married Edith 
A. Griffith, April 11, 1866, and resides at Pleasant 
Grove, Ohio. Three children; (1) Anna Bell, born 
April 4, 1S70; (2) Gertrude, born September 15, 1872, 
married Charles B. Duffield and has two children: 
Beatrice and a babe: (3) Mary Elizabeth, born July 19, 
1877. 




RESIDENCE OF J. LEVI HEACOCK. 
Quakertown, Pa. 

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ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 229 

Elizabeth (Inihb, born November ;](), 1831, and died 
February 26, IHol. She married Samuel Lloyd, Sep- 
tember 21, 1H4;». One son, William G., born August 18, 
1850, resides in Kansas City. He is married and has 
several children. 

LiliHd II. (Inihh, born July 16, 1831, died November 27, 
1855. She married William Raley, October 2, 1854. 

Section IV. 

Thomas Poulke, son of Judah and Sarah, was born 
May 7, 1795. He married Sarah Spencer, December 2, 
1819. Ten children: Sdnrurl and .1//;/, died in infancy: 
Jo.sltna: JliKoii; I'hcbc: JIdjij: XhIIhiu: Jii/<s, died in in- 
fancy; Sila.s, and Elim J., who died in infancy. 

Jofihua Fonlke, born May 30. 1823, married Sarah Ann 
Hatfield. Three children: (1) John Thomas, born 
December 3, 1848, married Lora Shellaberger, Novem- 
ber 16, 1887, and resides at Richmond, Indiana. Two 
children: Kenneth Joshua, born August 8, 1889, and 
Rodney Clinton, born December 23, 1891. (2) Eliza- 
beth A., born February 1, 1851, married LeRoy Mans- 
lield. Two children: Pearl A., born October 6, 1879, 
and Averan, born July 26, 1881. (3) Jesse Fremont. 

Milton Foulk'', born January 23, 1826, married Jane 
Conner. Four children: Emma and Viola, died in in- 
fancy; Mary, born June 4, ls5s, married Charles W. 
Palmer. No issue. Serenia. born October 5, 1861, 
married Silas Hastings. No issue. 

Pliebe Foulke, born October 21, 1827, married Oeorge 
Monigold. Six children: 

(1) Salathael, who married Margaret J. Wilson, and 
has eight children: (a) Elwood, who married Elizabeth 



230 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Melching and had five children: Mable L.; Francis, 
deceased; James A., deceased; Ohver L.; and Florence 
V. (b) Ida May, who married William E. Henry. Two 
children: William N., and Ruby L. (c) Annie Lillie, 
who married Ellis Price. One child, Olive Marsel. (d) 
Elizabeth L., who married George Wardle. (e) Evaline 
E., deceased, (f) Ina Viola, who married Elmer D. 
Pine, (g-) Maggie B., deceased, (h) Wilson S. 

(2) Mary E. Monigold married James H. Elliott. Six 
children: (a) Frank E., who married Ida May. Two 
children, Alva A., and Laura E. (b) Oliver, (c) John 

W., who married Ochsa L . One child, Mildred. 

(d) Thomas A. (e) Wilson, (f) May. 

(3) Sarah J. Monigold married David S. Shamp. 
Eight children: (a) Elizabeth V., who married C. W. 
Hall. No issue, (b) James S. (c) Lena P. (d) Oran 
M. (e) Laura G. (f) Anna B. (g) Rosa H. (h) Floyd S. 

(4) Louisa Monigold, deceased, married A. C. Preist. 
Five children: Williard A., John Lloyd, Grover C, 
George V. and Daisy. 

(5) John Monigold married Alice Gray. Children: 
Margaret L., Harry M., Walter C, Mable, John H., 
and Ethel E. 

(6) Irene Monigold. 

M(inj Foil Ike, born June 17, 1830, married Martalas T. 
Gardner. He is deceased. Five Children: 

(1) Martalas T., married Emma J. French. Eight 
children: (a) George F. (b) Cora L., who married 
Charles N. Livingston. One child, Mary V. (c) John 
Thomas. (d) Richard L. (e) Morris C. (f) Edward 
G. (g) Martalas. (h) Emma M. 

(2) Milton F. Gardner. (3) Melancthon S. Gardner 
married Bell Fisher. One child, Oi'in L. He married 



ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 231 

second, Glendora Lamm. Five children: Ulin G., Earl 
C, Cecil, Wendall I., and James. 

(4) Ada May Gardner. (5) India A. Gardner married 
George W. Hadden. Three children: Mary M., David 
C, and Harry G. 

Nathan Foulke, born February 26, 183—, married 
Martha J. Hartman. Eleven children: (1) Wilham E., 
deceased. (2) John W., who married Adella J. Spencer. 
Five children: Grace Ahce, Mary Gertrude, Chester 
Earl, Delia May, and Lilhe Iva. (3) Nathan W. who 
married Eva E. Cullers. Five children: Stella, Lester, 
Lorena, Earnest and Fanchon. (4) Mary Eva, who mar- 
ried Charles H. Peters. Three children: Lilly M., John 
H., and Frank M. (5) Thomas M. (6) Silas M., who mar- 
ried Mary C. Kuhn. Four children: Charles, Guy, 
Pearl and Ray Arthur. (7) Charles M. (8) Jennie S. 
(9) Sarah A., deceased. (10) Frank W. (11) Minnie, 
deceased. 

Silas FouJke, born December 1, 1840, married Cath- 
erine Sharon. Three children- Mattie M., deceased, 
Augustus L. and Walter F. 

Section V. 

Elizabeth Foulke, daughter of Judah and Sarah, 
was born May 19, 1797, married Thomas Sidwell, June 
26, 1822. They resided at Vermont. Illinois. We have 
no record of their decendants. 

Section VI. 

Jane Foulke, daughter of Judah and Sarah, was 
born June 19, 1799. She married Isaac Cowgill, Sep- 
tember 2, 1824. Children: J/;/v////, whose decendendants 
reside near Pasadena, California, and others. 



232 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Section VII. 

Amelia Foulke, danii-hter of Jiidah and Sarah, was 
born June 2(», IHOI. She married John Wilson, January 
31, 1822. Ten children: W,/!i<fin: 'Joseph, Min-f/ta. who 
resides at Dublin. Indiana: .John: h(i<i<\ who married 

Catherine Huston: Jesse: Edith: Sarc/i. who married 

Winslow: Ifainuih: and Israel. 

Williain Wilson was married twice. By his first wife, 
Caroline Wickersham, there were four children: (1) 
Marcus, who married first, Sida Bond. One child, 
Chloe. He married second, Sida Seaville, One child, 

Florence. (2) Mary, who married Bayley. Two 

children: Mary who married Homer E. Cooper, and 

Jessie. (3) Eva E. (4) Caroline, who married 

Talbert. Six children: Mabel, Anna, Ruby, Frank, 
Mary B., and Ruth E. William Wilson married second, 
Olive Butler. Three children: (5) Warren, deceased. 
(6) Lucy. (7) Martha, who married Ernest Sisson. 
One child. Mary. 

Jesse Wilson married and had two child- 
ren: (1) Lizzett, who married McCormac. Two 

children, Lee and Ray. (2) Charles, Avho married Mary 
Ridges. 

Edith 11 7/,so;/, married Morris. One child, Edith, 

deceased, who married Mills. Two children, Roy 

and Elva. 

Israel Wilson married Laura Nation. One daughter, 
Edith. 

Section VIII. 

Cadwaladek Foulke, son of Judali and Sarah, was 
born May 25, 1803, and died November 5, 1879. He 




EDWIN R. Mccarty, 
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ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 233 

married Elizabeth Hoopes, March 18, 1^27. She was 
born August 17, 1811, and died June 17, bsy3. Nine 
children: Margaret; Anne\ EIHk, and .Jolm, twins, born 
July 6, 1834. Ellis died July 13, ls;j4, and John died 
January 18, 1835. Oliver E.; W(lUa)ii 11.; Parker; John 
King; and Mary E. 

Margaret Eoii/kr, born December 13, ls21), was married 
twice. She married first, William McNichols. Eight 
children : 

(1) Annie E., married W. D. Smith. Pour children: 
(a) Laura E., married Wiley T. Wilcox. Children: 
Nora E., Carl, and Homer, (b) Emma .J., married 
Oscar T. Smith. One child, Harry. (c) Dallas R. 
(d) Edna C. 

(2) Mary E., married Joseph Budd. Children: Martha 
C, and Olive J., who married Henry E. Rider. 

(3) Wellington, who married Sarah C. Gossett. 
Children: Arthur, Vandegrift", Mona, Hazel, and 
Charles. 

(4) Elizabeth, wdio married Thomas G. Nelson. Chil- 
dren: Flora, and Forest E., who married Clara E. 
Isarel. 

(5) Oliver A., who married Adda Flours. One son, 
Carl G. 

(6) Sylvester. 

(7) William S., who married Susan Calhan. Children: 
Mary A., and William. 

(8) Amanda. 

Margaret McNichols married second, Thomas Smith, 
and resides at Zanesville, Ohio. One son, Allen, who 
married Luetta . One son, Jessie M. 

Ann EoHlke, born November 23, 1«31, married Mahlon 



234 THE LANCASTER FAMIL^. 

Smith. They reside at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. 
Eight children: 

(1) Lorenzo D. 

(2) Mary E., who married — Davis. 

(3) Sarah, who married McMullen. 

(4) Margaret E., who married Clark. 

(5) Ida M., who married Seadore. 

(6) Ulyssus G. 

(7) Rachel J., who married Billashaw. 

(8) Martha E., who married Gray. 

Oliver E. Foulke, born November 19, 1836, married 
first, Mary A. Hill, October 12, 1865. She died Novem- 
ber 27, 1890. One son, Herman M., born July 10, 1871. 
He married second, Anna M. Miller, August 9, 1893. 
They reside in Greenfield, Ohio, where he and his son 
are engaged in the shoe business. 

WUIUdii Hoopes Foulke, born September 26, 1843, died 
in February, 1865, in a Rebel prison at Danville, 
Virginia. 

Parker Foulke, born August 29, 1846, married Mary E. 
Clingan, February 3, 1869. They reside at Macomb, 
Illinois. Two children: Charles O., who is engaged 
in the lumber business, and Anna L., who married 
Everett Griffit, and has one child, Lorine. 

John K. Foulke, born March 7, 1850, died June 25, 1894. 
He married Nancy Montgomery. One daughter, Maud 
M., unmarried. 

Mary E. Foulke, born August 25, 1852, died March 18, 
1856. She married James Thornberry. Children: Louie 
and Margaret, both married. 



ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 235 

Section IX. 

Jesse Poulke, son of Jndah and vSarah, was born 
September IM, 1805, and died February 18, 1875. He 
married Mary Yost, March 31, 1831. No issue. He 
married Mary Balder, April 20, 1843. She died March 
6, 1889. Five children: Jvlm 11, Cieorge, Sarah Ann, 
M'illiain, and Amasa J. 

John B. Foulke, born March 31, 1844, married Mary 
Hodson, April 2, 18(34. They reside near Sheridan, 
Indiana. Four children: (1) Cora, barn April 9, 1867, 
married Samuel Oscar Teter, December 25, 1894. One 
child, Leina Marie, born November 3, 1898. (2) Amba, 
born September 30, 1869. (3) Francis M., born Febru- 
ary 21, 1874, married Cora Hester, September 30, 1897. 
(4) Marvin H., born May 10, lss4. 

George Foulke, born June 7, 1^45, married Narcissa A. 
Wilson, January 9, 1875. She died June 30, 1877. He 
married Mary Frances Underwood, March 1, 1879. 
They reside near Noblesville, Ind. There was one son 
by the first marriage, (1) Jesse Alvin, born November 
6, 1876, married Lula Kellam, August 10, 1898. They 
re.side near Sheridan, Ind. One child, Herbert, born 
April 27, 1901. By his second marriage there were five 
children: (2) Grace, born February 3, 1^^H0. (3) Carrie, 
born December 30, 1881. (4) Ahce, born October 30, 
1883. (5) Sarah, born March 13, 1886. (6) Arthur, 
born January 19, 1H94. 

Sarah Ann Foulke, born November 20, 1846, married 
William F. McShane, February 26, 1 s6s. They reside 
at Carmel, Ind. Five children: (1) Eva J., born Jan- 
uary 24, ls()9. (2) Nona B., born August 15, 1871, mar- 
ried John W. Day, April 16, 1900. (3) Alma F., born 



236 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

June 21, 1881, married Edgar Michener, December 27, 
1899. They reside at Scipio, Ind. One child, William 
Earl, born February 13, 19(>1. (4) James William, born 
April 4, 18S4. (5) Lena A., born April 20, 1887. 

William Foulke, born December 5, 1847, died May 28, 
1877. He married Carrie Garretson, April 23, 1874. 
One child, Mary, born November 2, 1875, married Ray 
N. Lloyd, December 31, l.s97. They reside at No. 1242 
East Ravenwood Park, Ravenwood, 111. One child, 
Esther Foulke, born December 20, 1898. 

Amasa J. Foulke, born August 28, 1849, was married 
three times. He married first, Lucetta Carlisle. She 
died November 16, 1873. He married second. Belle 
Linder, August 20, 1877. She died October 9, 1887. 
He married third, Elizabeth Lee Grant, February 27, 
1890. They reside at Lewisville, Nebraska. 

By the first marriage there were two children: Alice, 
born July 12, 1868, died August 19, 1874; Charles W., 
born August 14, 1871, married Daisy Hutton, Septem- 
ber 26, 1897. 

Section X. 

Mercy Foulke, born May 6, 1808, married Eli Webs- 
ter, son of John and Hannah, January 6, 1825. Twelve 
children: Soji, born July 4, 1825, died same day. Ann; 
Phebe: Plnnnner, born May 7, 1829, died in California, 
aged twenty-nine years; SantJi: Xatlinn: Eli, born Au- 
gust 16, 1834, was a member of Company I, 98th Illinois 
Volunteers, and was killed in the battle of Selma, Ala- 
bama; FjUgs II.: S/l((.s F.: John Simeon: Ilannali, born 
November 10, 1843, died unmarried; 2hinj Ellen, burn 
February 28, 1846, died aged four years. 

Ann Webster, born May 18, 1826, married John B. 



ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 23'? 

Kester. Children: Horace, who married John- 
son; Jane, who married George Baker; Sumner, who 

married Ettie , and has one child, Ploy; John; 

Phebe, who married Elmer E. Thomas. 

Fliebe Webster, married Robert I. Thomas. He is 
deceased. No children. 

Sarah Webster, born Februarys, 1831, married Thomas 
Smith. Children: Silas, deceased; Marion, deceased; 
Mary, deceased; Lendley: Eli, who married first, Alice 
Hanes; one child, Perley. He married second, Lucy 
Arnold. 

Nathan Webster, born December 6, 1832, was married 
twice. By his first wife, Jane Harland, there were two 

children: (1) Alfred, who married Troxler. 

Two children: Chloe P., and Bertie E. (2) Phebe, who 
married George Corbin. Two children: Mabel and 
Marie. By his second wife, Eliza Troxler, there were 
two children. (3) Eli, who married Minnie Burnside. 
Two children: Myrtle and a babe. (4) Eliza, who 
married Henry Floyd. Two children: Hazel H., and 
Troxler. 

Ellas H. Webster, born March 23, 1836, was a mem- 
ber of the 98th Illinois Volunteers. He was married 
twice. He married first, Ruth Ann Hall. No issue. 
He married second, Deborah Jane Engle: They 
reside at Quaker City, Ohio. Six children: (1) Charles, 
who married Charity Hays and liad two children, 
Harold, and Edwin, deceased. (2) Frank E., who mar- 
ried Laura Garber and has one child, Madge G. (3) 
Annie, who married E. D. Coultas, and had six child- 
ren, three deceased, unnamed, Thora, George, and 
Carroll Elias. (4) Sarah Bell, (f.) Walter. (6) Mame 
Estella. 



238 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

,Sil(is F. Webster, born December IH, 1839, married 
Ruth Worrall. Four children: Laura, deceased; Elwood, 
Adda, and Ahce M. 

Jo/iji >S. ]\'ebster, born December 12, ls41, married 
Julia Embrey. Two children: John and . 

Section XI. 

Grace Foulke, born January 29, li~iin, married 
EUis Hoopes, September 14, 1S2(3. They resided near 
Vermont, Illinois. Twelve children: Ma luja ret, deceased; 
Eliznbeth; Sarali: Susaii: WUJ'khh: Aim: Silas: Ellis: HntJi: 
Mary; John; and lleiinj, 

Elizabeth Hoopes, married McClintock, and 

resides at Cherokee, Kansas. 

Sarah JIaopes married Rhodes, and resides at 

Redlands, California. 

Siisa)! ITexrpes married Kelly. She is deceased. 

Williaiu Hoopes married Mary A. McCleary, and 
resides at Vermont, Illinois. Six children: James L., 
Arthur S., Mrs. Grace Easley, Mrs. Annie Hamm, 
Ralph N., and M. Mae. 

A)in Hoaj)es married Nelson, and resides at 

Lewistown, Illinois. 

Silas Hoopes resides at Hutchinson, Kansas. 

Ellis J/oopes is deceased. His widow resides at Ver- 
mont, Illinois. 

liuth Hoopes married Frazier, and resides at 

Viola, Wisconsin. 

/llarij Hoopes married Brown. 



ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 239 

John Hoopes resides at Ipave, Illinois. 
Henry Hoopes resides at Vermont, Illinois. 

Section XII. 

John Poulke, son of Judah and Sarah, was born in 
1817, and died in 1878. He married Sarah Hartley, 
August 29, 1840. She was born June 13, 1818, and died 
July 30, 1901, Six children: Silas, David H., Edwin A., 
William P., Phebe A , and Mary. 

Silas Foiilke, born May 30, 1H41, was married twice. 
He married tirst, Jane Cade. One son, Charles C. He 
married second, Sarah Trimmer. They reside at Cory, 
Indiana. Ten children: Jesse, Archie, John, Barney, 
Catherine, Mary, William D., Homer, Ruby, and Asbury. 

David H. Foulke, born June 23, 1842, died in 1878. 
He married Caroline Fagin. One daughter, Edna, born 
in 1871, died in 1898. She married William H. Jackson. 
Two children, Guy and Crawford. 

Edwin A. Foulke, born June 8, 1844, married first, 
Phebe A. Kester. Six children: (1) Fanny Pearl, who 
married Milton Green. Children: William, Sarah, 
Homer, and Leonard. (2) Chauncey, who married 
Lulu Coots. One child, Russel M. (3) Malinda. (4) 
Harry. (5) William. (6) Basel. Edwin A. Foulke 
married second, Margaret Ky lander. They reside at 
Saline City, Indiana. 

William P. Foulke, born June 12, 1845, was married 
twice. He married Laura Harper, September 25, 1870. 
She was born June 11, 1846, and died June 4, 1872. 

One child, Blanch, born July 13, 1871, married 

Horn, April 2, 1899, One child, Grace, born in 1901, 



240 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

William P. Foulke married second, Eliza J. Donham, 
June 24, ls77. 8he was born December f), 1S60. They 
reside at Knij^'htstown, Indiana. Four children: (1) 
Anna D., born July 12, ls7s, died March 4, lUOO. She 
married Harry C. James. (2) Nellie M., born June 1, 
1880, married Richard White, February 21, 1901. (3) 
Mabel A., born June 21, 18s7. (4) Carroll L., born 
March 9, 189'). 

riicbc A. Fonlkc born in 1S17, was married twice. She 
married first, James Rector. Children: Charles, Edwin, 
Claude, Gertrude, and Maude. Phebe Rector married 
second, Charles G. Rector. They reside at Cory, 
Indiana. 

Marij Foulke, born in isGl, married Oliver E. Stewart, 
and resides at Lewis ville, Indiana. 

CHAPTER XLVIII. 

Joel McCakty, son of Thomas and Elizabeth, w^as 
born December 1(5, 1771. He married Eleanor Roberts, 
a prominent minister of Elkland Monthly Meeting. 
They removed to Elkland Township, Sullivan County, 
Pennsylvania, about ISOO. All their children except 
Aaron, were born there, and all died there except 
Elizabeth, who died in Ontario, Canada. Eleven 
children: 

Aaron, see Section I. 

Jesse, see Section II. 

John, born September 15, isni, died February 19, 
1885, unmarried. 

Elizabeth, see Section III. 

Jane, see Section IV. 

Silas, see Section V. 

Joel, see Section VI. 




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ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 241 

Joseph, born Auo;ust 14. isiG, died January 20, 1H06, 
unmarried. 

Mary, born December 2-2, 1818, died June 9, 1898, 
unmarried. 

Sarah, see Section VII. 

Thomas, see Section VIII. 

Section I. 

Aaron McCarty, born November 1(), 1799, died 
March 23, ls74. He married Elizabeth Pardoe, daugh- 
ter of Joseph and Sarah. Nine children: Santli, born 
December 3, 1828, died in May, 1^5."); Jolni P.: Je.^se U.\ 
Abel\ Jose/jJi C: Job; FAleii, born January 14, b'^42, resides 
at Piatt, Pennsylvania, unmarried; Kliz<thefh\ and 
T]u>)ii<is. 

John P. McCid-tii. born June 5, 1831, died June 12, 1885. 
He married Sarah M. Molyneux, daughter of Edward 
and Rebecca. No children. 

Jesse P. McCdiiij, born March s, ls33, married Ellen 
E. Corbin, daughter of Chauncey and Violaty, April 23, 
1857. They reside at Eldredville, Pennsylvania. Ten 
children: Melvin E., born January 19, 1858, died April 
12, 1882; Lloyd L., born April 30, 1859, died September 
30, 1885; Orrin H., born July 13, 1861; William L., born 
February 27, li-!()4: Jennie V., born October .'s, L'^65; 
Anna S., born July 13, 1807; Minnie A., born October 
4, 1869; George P., born May 31, 1871; O. Hepburn, 
born July 13, 1873; Clinton P., born November s, 1876. 

Abel McCarfi/, born August 8, 1835, married Julia A. 
Black, daughter of James and Margaret, Januai-y 14, 
1864. She was born January 15, 1842. They reside at 
Piatt, Pennsylvania. Three children: Orwell A., born 



242 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

June 12, 1869. Katharine, born June 2, 1872, was mar- 
ri(^d in January, 1900. Julia E., born January 19, 1877. 

Josepli <'. MrCarty, born May 22, 1837, died October 
26, ls7s. He was married twice. He married lirst, 
Adaline Rundell, daug-hter of Harrison and Mary, Au- 
gust 24, isr)9. She was born August 11, 1887, died 
June 13, 1866. Three children: Ida May, born De- 
cember 25, 1M61, died May 25, 1885. M. Elizabeth, born 
August 4, ls64, died December 7, 18H5. Wilham H., 
born April 9, 1866, resides at Buckhorn, Pennsylvania. 
Joseph C. McCarty married second, Clemantine S. 
Little, April 6, 1H69. She was born June 13, 1838. 
Two children: Clayton A., born February 20, 1872, 
died August 29, 1876. Rule Isabel, born July 15, 1875, 
died April 10, 1876. 

Job JlcCdii/j, born January 14, 1842, married Georgia 
E. Molyneux, daughter of James and Esther, November 
13, 1872. She was born October 4, l!-i52. They reside 
at Eldredville, Pennsylvania. Eleven children: 

James I., born November 16, 1873, died November 
25, 1873. Carlton D., born May 4, 1875. Gordon L., 
born September, 5, ]s77, died May 7, 1901. Nellie L., 
born May 19, 1880. John L., born November 23, 1882. 
Ralph P., born February 4, 1S86. Rush R., born Au- 
gust 5, 1888. Francis M., born April 27, 1K»1. Grace, 
born December 18, 1892, died February 2, 1893. Helen 
R., born November 22, 1894. Esther, born May 1, 1897, 
died June 7, 1897. 

hUizahffli JlrCdrfi/, born August 16, 1844, married 
Theodore Heess, son of Christian and Dorothy, March 
29, 1871. He was born February 4, 1.S45, at Wirtem- 
berg, Germany. They reside at Piatt, Pennsylvania, 



ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 243 

Children: (1) Albert F., born January 1, 1^72, was 
married November 14, I'JUO, and resides at Washing- 
ton, D. C. (2) John K., born January 1, 1^7 fj, 
was married March K, 15)00, and is a chemist at 
New Castle, Pennsylvania, (o) Henry A., born August 
20, 1^^75, was married July 2, 1898, and resides at Piatt, 
Pennsylvania. (4) Walter J., born Junt^ 8, 1<S7'J, died 
August 1, 1H80. (5) Robert J., born November 1, lss2. 
(6) Nellie M., born August 2, iss"). 

T/ionnis JlcCiirfij, born August 1, 1848, married Myrtle 
V. Grange, daughter of John and Eliza, October 13, 
187(i. They reside at Eldredville, Pennsylvania. Chil- 
dren: Edna, born September 28, 1877, died May 0, 
1880. Russell, born July 10, 1879. Elizabeth M., born 
May 25, 1881, was married October 26, 1900. Jessie, 
born May 25, 1883. Lee H., born August 15, 188(3, 
Merton, born July 3, 1H,S9. 

Section II. 

Jesse McCarty, son of Joel and Eleanor, born Feb- 
ruary 17, 1802, died December 11, l8.so. He married 
Martha Hoagland, daughter of Joseph and Harmah. 

No children. 

Section III. 

Elizabp:th McCarty, daughter of Joel and Eleanor, 
born May 12, isoG, died February 12, 1881. She mar- 
ried Joseph Kiteley, July 26, 1831. Nine children: 
James: Ellen: Mary: lm((v: Joel: Martha Jane; Elizabeth A.: 
Joseph J.: WiUlant If., born May 1, 1851, is deceased. 

James Kiteley born September 20, 1N32, died Decem- 
ber 31, 1885, at Hamilton, Ontario. He married Isabel 
Hughes. One daughter, Elizabeth A., resides at Rapid 
City, Manitoba. 



244 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Ellen Kiteley, born October 1, 1834, married William 
Clayton. The reside at Phelps, New York. Eis2:ht 
children: Albert, deceased; Elizabeth, deceased; Em- 
ma; Isabel; Joseph, of Marion, Ind.; Martha; William; 
and Lnla. 

Marii Kiteley, born March 1, 1837, married Parvin 
Masters, son of David and Mary, March 20, 1873. He 
was born July 29, 1819, and died in July, 1901. She re- 
sides at No. 392 Arch Street, Philadelphia. Children: 
Arthur H., born February 15, 1874; Narcissa E., born 
August 4, 1876; Margaret P., born March 25, 1884. 

Isaac Kiteley, born April 8, 1839, married Phebe 
Hughes. Children: Joseph K., Catharine, William, 
James J., Frank, Isabel, and Walter. They reside at 
Stirton, Ontario. 

Joel Kiteley, born May 7, 1842, married Isabel Butter- 
worth. They reside at Moorefield, Ontario. Children: 
Iva J. ; James; Hiram, who is connected with Kiteley 
& Company, bankers, at Toronto, Ontario; Thomas; 
Henry; and Sedgwick. 

Martha J. Kiteley born June 2, 1844, married John 
Doyle, son of Peter and Rachel. They reside at Flora, 
Ontario. Children: Louisa; Elizabeth; John A., a 
minister; Mary, a missionary at Nyanzaland, Africa; 
Martha, a physician; Phebe, a nurse; Henry; Stanley, 
and William. 

Elimbeth A. Kiteley, born October 14, 1847, married 
John Harrison, and resides at Stirton, Ontario. Three 
children: William, Alberta, and Stanley. 

Joseph J. Kiteley, born May 14, 1x49, married Eleanor 
Lynd, and resides at Dunkerron, Ontario. Five chiJ- 




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ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 245 

dren: William, born in 1^79; Jennie M., born in 1881; 
Helen, born in 1886; Elizabeth L., born in 1893; and 
Majorie E., born in 1900. 

Section IV. 

Jane McCarty, daughter of Joel and Eleanor, born 
February 16, 1809, died April 12, 1868. She married 
William Pardee, son of Joseph and Sarah. Five chil- 
dren: Jvh)i\ Albert: Ja.^ifji/i: Joel, born September 30, 
1847, died September IH, l^s7(); Mary E. 

John Panloe, born April 6, 1839, married Celinda 
Glidewell, daughter of William and Mary, May 24, 
1871. She died May 11, 1895. Children: Laura M., 
born November 24, ISSI, and Mary E., born August 19, 
1883. John Pardoe married second, Harriet Little. 
They reside at Forkville, Pennsylvania. 

Albert Pardoe, born September 9, 1841, died March 
13, 1884. He married Susanna Brenchley, daughter of 
James and Hannah, January 1, 1867. She died Decem- 
ber 1, 1867. One son, Ira J., born November 16, 1867, 
resides at Eldredville, Pennsylvania. Albert Pardoe, 
married second, Ellen E. Norton, daughter of George 
and Densey. She was born October 5, 1847. 

Joseph Pardoe, born March 30, 1845, married Eliza 
Molyneux, daughter of John and Martha, May 25, 1871. 
She died May 13, 1882. He married second, Mary 
Kelder, April 8, 1883, and resides at Eldredville, Penn- 
sylvania. 

Mary E. Pardoe, born May 8, 1849, married Frank 
Barnes, son of Robinson and Amanda, October 15, ls74. 
They reside at Eldredville, Pennsylvania. Three chil- 
dren: Jane, born August, 15, 1875; Martha, born Janu- 



246 THE LANCASTER FAMILY . 

ary 25, 1878; and William, born February If), 1883. 

Section V. 

Silas McCakty, son of Joel and Eleanor, born De- 
cember 6, ISII, died January 24, 1888. He married 
Sarah Annable. Eight children: Joshua Il.\ Li/dia E., 
deceased; Jrnnes, no record; Elcini J/.; Loroixo, deceased; 
Pidcliel: /I'osfi/ijulfi; and Froicis II. 

Joshuii II. McCiirfij, born November 26, 1838, died in 
May, 1901. He married Sarah A. Taylor, October 23, 
1867. She was born August 7, 1S46, and died March 6, 
1870. Two children: Silas T., born July 29, 186S, 
resides at Lincoln Falls, Pennsylvania. Taylor S., 
born March 6, 1870, resides at Sugar Run, Penn- 
sylvania. 

Joshua R. McCarty married second, Cynthia Battin, 
daughter of Samuel and Catharine, October 7, 1^7"). 
She was born November 2, 1852. Four children: 
Samuel, born February 14, 1H77; Edward, born May 
2, 1879, died April ]:i, ]s87; Joseph H., born May 26, 
1881; Sumner F., born November 20, lss3. 

Elvira M. J/rfV^/'/// married Joel L. Molyneux, son of 
Edward and Rebecca. They reside at Mill view, Penn- 
sylvania. Eight children: Martha, deceased; Mary; 
Roselinda: Robert, a merchant at Overton, Pennsyl- 
vania; Cbarles, deceased: Silas; Wardner; and Winifred. 

Haclicl McCarfij was married twice. She married first, 
John Annable, son of John and Rachel. One son, John. 
She married second, Jesse Everett, and resides at 
Eldrcdville, Pennsylvania. Three children: Alma; 
Mildred; and Florence. 

Tloxcliiidn McCiiiiii, born September 24, 1852, die 

d 



ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 24^ 

February 3, 1896. She married Edward G. Rogers, 
son of Jonathan and EHzabeth. He resides at Lincoln 
Falls, Pennsylvania. Children: Daisy G.; Bessie; 
Frank; Ruth; Raymond: and Curtis. 

Francis H. McCarty married Luzina Rogers, daughter 
of Jonathan and Elizabeth. Children: Charles, born 
September 24, 1852, died Apiil 21), 1S«I1; Serena; and 
Marian. 

Section VI. 

Joel McCarty, son of Joel and Eleanor, born Oc- 
tober 3, 1814, died May 17, 1867. He married Ann 
Woodhead, daughter of Joseph and Hannah. She was 
born August 8, 1819, and died July 7, 1881. Eleven 
children: Harriet; David; Marj/; Vincent, born February, 
1845. No further record. Leiri.s; CAex^ry, born Novem- 
ber 7, 1848, died September 16, 1876; Sylvester; Septer, 
born April 17, 1853. No further record; Wells; Frenioiif; 
and Rosalind. 

Harriet McCartij, born January 17, 1H41, married John 
S. Brown, son of George and Mary, September 20, 1^60. 
Children: Francis L., born September 3, 1^S61, died 
December 25, 1H65. Effie A., born January 25, 1^63, 
died October 17, 1865. Lewis D., born April 13, 1865, 
resides at Lincoln Falls, Penn. Allen N. , born Novem- 
ber 17, 1867. Bertha A., born October 3(), 1869. L. 
Jane, born February 11, 1^72. Elizabeth E., born Sep- 
tember 9, 1875. Charles W., born September 3, ls77. 
Clarkson S., born March 6, 1879. 

David McCarty, born February 24, 1842, died in No- 
vember, 1900. He married Lydia Fawcett, daughter of 
John and Phebe. Children: Nelson, Mary, Stella, 
Cora, and Bertha. 



248 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

J/ro-// JA-ro-^v, born August 24,1843, died April 11, 
l!-(t)4. She married George Brown, September lU, isOO. 
One cliild, Jane. 

Leicis McCdiiii, born September 21, 184(3, married An- 
geline Bird. Children: Roselinda, deceased: Charles, 
Lillian, Harriet, Joel, and Mary. He married second, 
Lucy Bird. 

Siilccxtvi- MfCdiiii. l)()rn September 16, iMoO, married 

. Children: Roselinda, Arthur A., Martha J., 

Clarence S., and Lulu M. 

Wclh JicCdrl;/, born March lo, ls55, married Minerva 
Fawcett, daughter of John and Pliebe. Children: Ar- 
thur, and others. 

Frnnoiit McCaiiii, born Ai:)ril 20, 1857, married Bessie 
Lee. He is a merchant atForksville, Penn. Children: 
C. Bell, Emery G. , and Gladys. 

y,'(wr///y/r/ j/rrro'/_v, born March 28, I860, died in No- 
vember, 1884. She married John W. Brown, son of 
Charles and Sarah. Children: Sarah A., Elsie J., and 
Clara W. 

Section VII. 

SxVKAH McCakty, born January 4, lM*i\ died Janu- 
ary 14, 1^92. She w^as an esteemed minister of the 
Society of Friends. She married George Schill, Janu- 
ary 29, ls62. He was born January 2, 1N30, in Germany, 
and resides at Piatt, Pennsylvania. One child: ('Itris- 
ti<iiri, born July 3, 1HB7, married John Cook, son of 
William and Margaret, October 29, ls90. They reside 
at East Downington, Pennsylvania. Children: Eliza- 
beth B., born October 4, 1894; John W., born June 10, 
1896; and George M., born September 12, 1898. 




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ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 249 

Section VIII. 

Thomas McCarty, born June 27, 1827, died July 8, 
1857. He married Chloe Wilcox, daughter of John D. 
and Deborah, July 5, 1H51. Children: Frederic 0. ; 
Lucetta J.; and Martha E. 

Frederic 0. Mc( arty, born September 17, 1852, mar- 
ried Celinda Kilmer, daughter of William and Catharine, 
September 12, 1877. She was born April 17, 1852. 
They reside at Piatt, Pennsylvania. Children: George 
F., born July 18, 1878; Ivie L., born November 27, 1879; 
Elsie, born September 20, 1883; and Jennie, born June 
4, 1886. 

Lucetta J. McCarty, born June 20, 1854, married John 
Cott, son of Henry A. and Elizabeth, July 5, 1873. He 
was born August 21, 1854. Children: Mary E., born 
November 14, 1876; John H., born March 29, 1878; 
Hannah M., born October 30, 1879; Frederic, born 
August 29, 1885; Clarence, born May 19, 1891; and 
Marion, born in June, 1898. 

Hiartha E. McCarty, born June 3, 1857, married Ernest 
Beebe, September 14, 1881. Children: Herman A., 
born August 23, 1888; Delia L., born June 25, 1890, died 
January 22, 1896; Chloe A., born May 7, 1892; Henry 
B., born August 12, 1894; and Ernest L., born February 
19, 1898. 

CHAPTER XLIX. 

Jane McCarty, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth, 
was born September 18, 1775. She married Isaac 
Ogden, November 27, 1810. She was his second wife. 
He died in 1835 Three children: 

Abigail, see Section I. 



250 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Thomas,- see Section II. 
Jane, see Section III. 

Section I. 

Abigail Ogden, born September 11, 1815, diedJanu- 
ary 1, 1H72. She married John B. Harris, in 1833. He 
was born April 22, 1M12, and died April 17, 1887, Ten 
children: Sarah J. : Lrfitia, born August 9, 1838, died July 
11, 1849; 7hoiii((s ().; If<nimih B.\ born November 6, 
1842, died December 7, 1H47; John B., born September 9, 
1844, died September 9, 1845: Lkcii E.\ Mary B., born 
February 4, 1S49, died September 25, 1853; Charlotte A.; 
Sylvester, born January 20, 1855, died June 3, 1879; 
Theodore II. 

Sarah J. IBrrr/s, born August 23, 1836, died April 3, 
1855. She married Daniel Frits, in 1854. -One son, 
Adam, born January 30, 1855, married Elizabeth Gair, in 
1888. They reside at Newberry, Pennsylvania. 

Thomaft 0. Harris, born October 15, 1840, married 
Emarine Pass, daughter of Joseph and Eleanor, August 
9, 1864. They reside at Williamsport, Pennsylvania. 
Eight children: (1) Claude, born May 24, 1866, died 
March 16, 1868. (2) Andrew G., born August 13, 1S67, 
married Carrie B. Moore, August 9, 1893. Two child- 
ren: Virginia, born July 13, 1895, and Ernest, born Au- 
gust 21, 1896. (3) Lettie A., born February 23, 18— 
married Joseph W. Roller, August 17, 1892. Four 
children: Alice, born March 28, ls96: Harris, born 
August 22, 1897; Ellen E., born June 6, 1899; and 
Clarence, born November 29, 1900. (4) Alice B., born 
February 25, 18—, died November 18, 1890. (5) Walter 
B., born August 10, 1875. (6) DeWitt B., born Novem- 
ber 14, 1878. (7) Rachel, born February 15, 1881. (8) 



ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 251 

Charles R., bom March 21, 1883, died March 28, 1885. 

Lucy E. Harri.% born August 20, 1846, died August 
22, 1897. She married W. C. Dunlap, March 30, 1871. 
Children: (l) Harris, born September 24, 1873, mar- 
ried Lottie Maize, April 18, 1901. She was born March 
20, 1878. (2) Charles, born June 18, 1875, married 
Mattie Hayes, July 3, 1901. She was born December 
27, 1878. They reside at Montoursville, Pennsyluania. 
(3) Burton, born August 28, 1878. (4) Sylvester, born 
April 20, 1880. (5) John, born January 12, 1885. 

Charlotte A. Harris, born July 11, 1851, married 
George B. Federhoof, February 22, 1872. They reside 
at Montoursville, Pennsylvania. Children: (1) Harry, 
born January 12, 1873, married Ella Yonkin, April 26, 
1898. She was born November 5, 1878. (2) Viola, born 
April 26, 1S74. 

Theodore li. Harris, born April 30, 1857, married 
Lucy Holcomb, in 1882. They reside at Ionia, Michi- 
gan. Children: George, born in 1884, and Paul, born 
in December, 1887. 

Section H. 

Thomas Ogden, born March 17, 18 — , died July. 3, 
1892. He married Letitia Marr, February 2, 1837. She 
was born August 5, 1816, and died May 11, 1900. No 
children. 

Section HI. 

Jane Ogden, born October 21, 1817, died October 3, 
18''-i8. She married John Bety. Ten children: Cath- 
arine, born March 25, 1838, died December 9, 1878; 
Marij Margaret, born June 28, 1840, resides at Buck- 
horn, Pennsylvania; Elmira I., born December 18, 1842, 



252 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

died September 10, 1847; Lamtli Jane, born August 8, 
1845, died August 10, 1849; Sarah M.\ Thomas Jefferson, 
born October 27, 1850, died December 4, 1852; Emma 
Lavln(i\ Alta 3Iarie, born December 18, 1855, and died 
October 1, 1877; Agusta W.\ and John WiUlts. 

Sarah 31. Bety, born May 1, 1848, married Thomas J. 
Ohl. They reside at Ingram, Pennsylvania. Five 
children: (1) John Arthur, born December 2, 1872, 
married Myrtle Small, and resides at Ingram, Pennsyl- 
vania. (2) Walter Byron, born August 1, 1^^74, married 
Effie Hill. They reside at Grafton, Pennsylvania. One 
child, Grace Elizabeth, born November 3, 1896. (3) 
Edith Marie, born May 9, 1883, married Harry Cun- 
ningham, and resides at Los Angeles, California. (4) 
Sadie, born May 9, 1883. (5) Percy S., born August 
9, 1887. 

Emma L. Bety, born May 15, 1853, married Dr. John 
C. Fruit. They reside at Buckhorn, Pennsylvania. 
Children: Richard, born October 1, 1882, and Mary 
Edith, born March 13, 1891. 

Augusta W. Bety, born March 4, 1859, married John 
A. Merrill, and resides at Mansdale, Pennsylvania. 
Six children: (1) Viola Jane, born November 27, 1879, 
married Louis Deitey, andresides at Danville, Pennsyl- 
vania. One child, Vernon, born September 30, 1901. 
(2) Lettie A., born May 14, 1881. (3) Reese, born Octo- 
ber 15, 1882. (4) Mary B., born October 10, 1884. (5) 
John O., born May 21, 1894. (6) Benjamin, born Feb- 
ruary 12, 1897. 

John Will its Bety, born June 7, 1861, married Anna J. 
Leidy. They reside at Ingram, Penn. No children. 



ELIZABETH LANCA^TEit. 2&3 

CHAPTER L. 

Elizabeth McCakty, daughter of Thomas and 
Elizabeth, was born September 17, 1770, and died Jan- 
uary 11, 1861. She married Samuel Thomas, son of 
Edward and Alice. They resided at Exeter, Bucks 
County, Penn. Seven children: 

Amanda, see Section I. 

Jervis, see Section II. 

Louisa, see Section III. 

Thomas, born October 29, 1811, died in the Civil 
War. 

Edward, see Section IV. 

Hannah, see Section V. 

Benjamin, see Section VI. 

Section I. 

Amanda Thomas, born July 3, 1807, died April 4, 
1884. She married Casper Hinkle. They resided at 
Hinkletown, Penn. Five children: Samuel, Theodore, 
Henry, Casper, and Amanda. 

Samuel Hinkle married Mary Ann . She died 

April 13, 1900. They had several children. He resides 
at New Britain, Penn. 

Theodore Hinkle married and resides in New York 
State. 

Hejiry Hinkle married — . 

Cashier Hinkle is married and resides in Delaware. 

Amanda Hinkle married , and resides in Phila- 
delphia. Her husband is deceased. 

Section II. 

Jervis Thomas, born September 9, 1808, married 



254 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Jane R. Green, daughter of William and. Mary, May 
20, 1830. She was born July 23, 1811. Four children: 
Alice, Samuel, Willimn and Mary. 

Alice Thomas married William Foulke, in April, 1854. 
Pour children: (1) Susan J., born February 20, 1855. 
(2) Mary Ella, born October 20, 1856. (3) Jane, born 
February 20, 1858. (4) Ahce Lulu, born January 20, 
1864. 

Sainael Thouias married Ogden. They reside 

in Illinois. 

William Thomas married Rachel Sterner. He died 
July 23, 1864. Children: (1) WiUiam R., who married 
Ella Ochs, and (2) Jane, who married Charles Barthol- 
omew. Children: Miles, William, and George, who 
died in infancy. 

Mary Tliomaa married Dr. R. J. Linderman. Chil- 
dren: Dr. Herbert, and Bertha, deceased. 

Section in. 

Louise Thomas, born June 2, ISIO, died February 
7, 1872. She married Morris Matthews, who died 
January 27, 1872. They resided at Buckingham, Bucks 
county, Pennsylvania. Two children: Elizabeth and 
Franklin. 

Section IV, 

Edwaiid Thomas, born March 27, 1813, died August 
2, 1883. He married Anne Foulke. She died Novem- 
ber 11, 1898. Children: Lancaster, Irvin, Ellwood, 
Sarah, and Edwin, deceased. 

Section V. 

Hannah Thomas, born January 6, 1815, married 



ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 255 

Mathias Cope, of New Hope, Bucks county. One son, 

Jefferson. 

Section VI. 

Benjamin Thomas, born March 27, 1817, is deceased. 
He married and resided at Allentown, Pennsylvania. 

CHAPTER LI. 

Job McCarty, son of Thomas and Elizabeth, born 
August 10, 1779, died April 19, 1S45. He married 
Jane Paxton, October 26, 1808. She was born Novem- 
ber 19, 1781, and died April 19, 1846. Children: 

Rachel, see Section I. 

Thomas Weston, born August 11, 1810. No further 
record. 

James W., born December 29, 1811. No record. 

Oliver C, see Section II. 

Martha, married Hiram Wellman. No children. 

Joseph Paxton, see Section III. 

Mary Ann, see Section IV. 

Sarah E., born May 2, 1818, married George Mc- 
Harsh. No children. 

Section I. 

Racael McCarty, born August 15, 1S09, married 
Hull, and resided at Pindlay, Ohio. Three 



children: Walton; Edwin, who resides at Pindlay, Ohio; 
Herbert Hurlburt, who married Francis Buckins, and 
resides at No. 1389 Cedar avenue, Cleveland, Ohio. 
Children: Mary, Sarah, and Alice. 

Section II. 

Oliver C. McCarty, born December 29, 1811, died 
September 14, 1896. He and his brother, James W., 
were twins. He married Eleanor Pancoast. Four 



256 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

children: Joseph Paxton; James Walton; Martha Leiois; 
and Mai'ij L., who resides at Ashland, Ohio, unmarried. 

Joseph Paxton McCarty married Sarah Doty, and 
resides at Barberton, Ohio. Two children: Oliver 
Camby, and Lucy. 

James Walton McGarty married Lucy Abblett, and 
resides at No. 36 Kenilworth street, Cleveland, Ohio. 
One child, Bessie. 

Martha Leivis McCartii married John C. Jacoby, and 
resides at Ashland, Ohio. Two children: George W., 
and Walton. 

Section III. 

Joseph Paxton McCarty, born July 27, 1815, died 
July 31, 1870. He married Mary Elizabeth Westlake, 
November 14, 1850. Three children: George Harsh, 
born February 28, 1852, is unmarried. Jennie Watson, 
born December 4, 1856, died July 30, 1H66. Martha 
Louise, born September 3, 1858, married William T. 
W^ilson, June 30, 1880. They reside at No. 200 Broad- 
way, Logansport, Indiana. Children: Thomas H., born 
July 22, 1882; Elizabeth, born December 18, 1883; 
Joseph M., born April 21, 1887; and Dorothy, born Au- 
gust 12, 1893. 

Section IV. 

Mary Ann McCarty married Dr. Joseph Watson. 
Children: Jane, deceased; and Mark Walton, who mar- 
ried Harriet Marshall, and resides at Pittsburg, Penn- 
sylvania. 

CHAPTER LIL 

Benjamin McCarty, son of Thomas and Elizabeth, 
born July 20, 1783, married Elizabeth Lebs, October 




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ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 257 

15, 1805. She was born December 31, 1785. Eight 
children: 

Charles, born Aug-ust 15, 1806, died in Ohio. 

Sarah, see Section I. 

Henry, see Section II. 

Ann Catherine, see Section III. 

John, born April 16, 1814, is deceased. 

Alfred, see Section IV. 

Mary, see Section V. 

Thomas, born November 7, 1820, is deceased. 

Section I. 

Sarah McCarty, born March 31, 1808, died in 1888. 

She married Harvey. Two sons, Nathav and 

lUchard, reside at Castanea, Pennsylvania. 

Section II. 

Henry McCarty, born February 4, 1810, died at 
New Waterford, Ohio. He married and had six child- 
ren: Thomas J., of Salem, Ohio; Elizabeth, who married 

Johns; Andre iv J., of Denver, Colorado; Charles; 

Henrij L. ; and Belle. 

Section III. 

Ann Catherine McCarty, born December 15, lf-il2, 

died in 1868. She married Tinkler. They had 

three sons and one daughter. One child resides near 
Weimer, Texas. 

Section IV. 

Alfred McCarty, born May 3, 1816, died March 23, 
1897, at Logansport, Indiana. He married Agnes, 
daughter of George and Ann Mabon. She was born 
December 6, 1824, and died March 18, 1896, at Logans- 



258 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

port, Indiana. Her parents were both natives of Scot- 
land. Five children: George Mabon; Katherine Margaret; 
Orin Phillip; Charles Harris, deceased; and Jeanette. 

(ieorge Mahox J/cCartij married Elizabeth Matthews, 
and resides at No. 940 Eleventh street, San Francisco. 
Children: Alfred, Elizabeth, Helen, Jeanette, and 
James. 

Orin Phillij) McCaiiii is y^eneral passeng^er agent of the 
Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad. He married 
Elva Deborah Barney, and resides in Cincinnati. Chil- 
dren: Stella Margaret, Orin Brown, and William 
Durrell. 

Jeanette llcCarty married Charles Starr, and resides 
at No. 2229 King street, Denver, Colorado. 

Section V. 

Mary McCarty, born May 16, 181H, is deceased. 
She was married twice. By her first husband, J. M. 
Caller, there were two children, a daughter, and Harri- 
son, who resides at Weimer Texas. The daughter mar- 
ried J. W. Tinkler, a cousin, and died in 1872, leaving 
three daughters and one son. Mary Caller married 
second, S. P. Hargrove, who died in 1863. 

CHAPTER LHI. 

Martha McCarty, daughter of Thomas and Eliza- 
beth, born April 24, 1785, died November 12, ls56. She 
was married twice. She married first, David McMich- 
ael. She married second, Thomas Hasley. By her 
first husband there were five children: 

Eliza M., see Section I. 

Jane, see Section 11. 

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ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 259 

Alexander, who married and moved to the West. 
He had seven sons. No further record. 
Phebe Ann, see Section III. 

Section I. 

Eliza M. McMichael, born March 15, 1809, died 
December 20, 1897, at Quakertown, Penn. She was 
married twice. She married Nathan Bewley, March 4, 
1830. He died young. Two children: Angelina, and 
PJiebe 11., who resides at Quakertown, Penn. Arigelina 
Beivley married John L. Lukens, January 7, 1H51. He 
died May 22, 1899. Chiklren: (1) C. Francis L., born 
March 27, 1858, died April 16, 1890. He married Lillie 
E. Combs, January 14, 1883. Children: Charles Ar- 
thur; Harry L.; John L.; and Ethel P., died in infancy. 
(2) Howard R. Lukens, born October 4, 1859, married 
Susan Foulke, April 18, 18-^2. She died August 19, 
1882. He married Mary J. Johnson, October 2, 1890. 
(8) Harry L. Lukens, born January 30, 1865, married 
Mary E. Eldrige, March 25, 1891. Children: Howard 
R., born February 6, 1H93, and Mary A., born April 12, 
1895. 

Eliza M. Bewley married second. Dr. Charles F. 
Lott, July 24, 1848. He died July 8, 1866. One child, 
Annie, born March 29, 1852, married Charles C. Haring, 
October 20, 1875. They reside at Quakertown, Penn. 
Children: (1) Nellie L., who married Dr. George E. 
Ozias, April 6, 1899. One child, Janice H., born March 
28, 1900. (2) Grace, deceased. (3) Fredrica L. (4) 
Florence L. (5) Clark R. (6) Myrtle L. (7) Gertrude 
L. (8) Rachel M. 

Section H. 

Jane McMichael married James Thompson. She 



260 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

died August 18, 1898. Four children: Elizabeth: John; 
James A., who resides at Nessanoming, Penn; and Mar- 
tha. Jane Thompson married second, Benjamin Van- 
degrift. No further record. 



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Section III. 

Phebe Ann McMichael, born June 4, 1816, died 
March 21, 1895. She married Thomas Dimm, a minis- 
ter in the Free Will Baptist Church, November 15, 
1832. He was born March 2, 1810. In 1841, he was 
licensed to preach, and in 1844 was ordained. He died 
July 10, 1886. Twelve children: J\mrtha Jane; Mary 
Bell, born March 10, 1836, died December 27, 1872; 
Phillip, born January 4, 1838, died January 8, 1838. 

Ferdinand A., born March 8, 1839, died June 27, 1864. 
Lydia A., born August 28, 1841, died September 2, 
1842. Patterson, born July 28, 1844, died August 26, 
1845. Bhodilla Minerva; Pozetta, born December 18, 1848, 
died March 2, 1901. Benjamin t.: Charles A.: George (1; 
and William D. 

Martha Jane Dimm, born October 1, 1833, married 
William W. Wales. He was born March 26, 1826. They 
reside at Clyde, Ohio. Children: (1) Frank Winlield 
Wales, born March 30, 1850, died February 13, 1852. 
(2) James Albert, born August 30, 1852, died December 
6, 1889. He was a famous cartoonist, and was the 
founder of "Judge," the well known humorous publi- 
cation. He married C Cooper, March 25, 1878. 

Children: Claude A., born December 1, 1877, and 
James Albert, born October 6, 1879. (3) Lillie M. Wales, 
born April 19, 1854, married Byron Ludlum, October 2, 
1879, and resides at Waseen, Ohio. (4) Bert Thomas 
Wales, born August 5, 1865, is Superintendent of the 




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Marine Department of the New York Life Insurance 
Company. (5) Gertrude Phebe, born April 27, 18(37, is 
a teacher in the schools at Cleveland, Ohio. 

Rliodilld ]\[. Dimrii, born August 25, 1846, married 
Murry W. Brown, and resides in St. Louis. He is car 
accountant in the Wabash R. R. office. Children: George 
Ralph, born in 1871; Annie Lott, born in October, 
1873; Carrie G., born June 28, 1876; Mattie W. ; and 
Murry. 

Benjamin F. Dinnii, born May 24, 1851, married Emma 
Woodworth.' He is a traveling salesman for a whole- 
sale hardware firm, and resides at No. 265 Crawford 
Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio. One child, Blanche. 

Charles A. Dinnn, born January 21, 1853, married first, 
Cora Stewart. They had two sons. He married sec- 
ond, Jennie Beddle. He is an attorney, and resides at 
No. 812 Woodward Avenue, Toledo, Ohio. 

George C. Dintni, born February 7, 1855, is Probate 
Judge of Jackson county, Kansas. He married Harriett 
E. Ironmonger, and resides in Holton, Kansas. No 
children. 

William D. Dinnn, born July 13, 1857, married Nannie 
Shuner, and resides at No. 114 Hydralic street, Dayton, 
Ohio. He is a postal clerk. Two children: Mabel 
and Jessie. 

CHAPTER LIV. 

David Lancaster McCarty, son of Thomas and 
Elizabeth, was born December 13, 1787. He was a 
hatter by trade. He was married twice. By his first 
wife, Margaret Goldy, there was one child, Maria, 

who married John Haney, and resided at New Cumber- 



262 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

land, Pennsylvania. By his second wife, Mary Camp- 
bell, David L. McCarty had four children: 

William C, see Section I. 

George, unmarried. 

Robert, see Section II. 

James L., see Section III. 

Section I. 

William C. McCarty was born March 29, 1817, at 
Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. He became a minister 
in the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1843. He mar- 
ried Margaret, daughter of Thomas James, November 
27, 1862. She was born October 5, 1838. They reside 
at Conotton, Ohio. Three children: Eva May, born 
September 14, 1864, married Harvey Heason, son of 
John, October 27, 181^7. They reside at Conotton, 
Ohio. Children: William Dwight, born July 15, 1889; 
Margaret Lillian, born November 21, 1891; and Anna 
Blooma, born October 23, 1893, 

Batelle 3fcCart)/, born April 4, 1867, is a minister in 
the M. E. Church. He married Helen Ila Hoxworth, 
April 15, 1M96. She was born June 14, ls68. They 
reside at Piedmont, Ohio. 

Wesley Jaines McCarty, born November 30, 1869, is 
principal of the Commercial Department of the vScio 
College, at Scio, Ohio. 

Section II. 

Robert McCarty married Elizabeth Teeter. Chil- 
dren: L((i(r(t, who married Benjamin Severance, and 
resides at Sheridanville, Pennsylvania. They have 
several children. 

Robert, who is trainmaster of the P. C. C. & St. L. 



ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 263 

Railroad, and resides at Sheridanville, Pennsylvania. 
He is married and has several children. 

Vincent, who is a telegraph dispatcher and resides in 
Pittsburgh. 

George, who is married and resides at Sheridanville, 
Pennsylvania. 

Section III. 

James L. McCarty, born in April, 1818, married 
Mary Barrick. Children: 

David Lancaster, who died in the army. 

Thomas T., born January 12, 1843, is an attorney at 
law and Judge of the Common Pleas Court of Stark, 
Columbiana, and Carroll counties, Ohio. He married 
Phebe McLaughlin, daugliter of Thomas James, 
December 3, 1873. They reside at Canton, Ohio. 

Susan, born in 1844, married Oscar Stoneman, and 
resides near Leavittsville, Ohio. 

Martha, born in 1846, married Thomas M. McLaugh- 
lin, and resides at Leavittsville, O. Children: (1) Anna, 
who married Judkins. (2) James, who married Lill- 
ian Newell, and has one son. (3) Lillian, who married 
Ross Tope, and resides at Leavittsville, Ohio. They 
have one daughter. (4) Margaret, who married Calvin 
Dunlap, and resides in Cleveland, Ohio. 

John, born in 1853, married Lyde Hardlock, and 
resides near Leavittsville, Ohio. Seven children. 

Andrew M., born in October, 1855, is an attorney and 
resides at Canton, Ohio. He married Cora Meffert. 
She is deceased. 



26-1 THE lancastp:r family. 

CHAPTER LV. 

Jesse McCarty, son of Thomas and Elizabeth, was 
born April 10, 17^9, and died May 26, 1857. He was a 
tanner by trade and resided near Dauphin, Pennsyl- 
vania. He was married twice. He married first, Mar- 
garet Gray, He married second, Mary Walker, in 
1817. She died June 18, 1S72, aged seventy-four years. 
Children: 

Martin, see Section I. 

William, born August, 1821, died January 19, 1832. 
John, born October 19, 1824, died March 9, 1847. 
David Boon, see Section II. 
Ann Isabel, see Section III. 
Jesse, see Section IV. 

Mary Elizabeth, born September 17, 1S32, died 
August 23, 1863. 
William, see Section V. 
Joseph Warren, see Section VI. 

Section I. 

Martin McCarty, born October 10, Isis, died Sep- 
tember 25, I860, at Pittston, Pennsylvania. He mar- 
ried Harriet Maurey. Five children: Jolin. Jesse, 

deceased; Bichard, who married Baker, and 

resides at Powell's Valley, Pennsylvania. 

Martin R., who married Lydia Bowman, and resides 
at Lock Haven, Pennsylvania. 

William, who married Lenker, and resides at 

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. 

Fanny, who married Samuel Wolf, and resides at 
Dauphin, Pennsylvania. 




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Page 241. 



ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 265 

Section II. 

David B. McCarty, born August 12. 1826, died May 
10, 1857. He married Catherine Grouse. Two children; 

One son, deceased, and Harry C\, who married 

Moore, and resides at Wilhamsport, Pennsylvainia. 

Section III. 

Ann Isabel McCarty, born April 17, 1828, died 
January 17, 1865. She married Isaac Milliken. Chil- 
dren: Catherme, who married James Irvin, and resides 
in Philadelphia, Penn. They have two children: Joan, 
deceased, married John Steckley. He resides at Sun- 
bury, Penn. They had ten children. Martlia, who 
married Frank Kline, and resides at Philadelphia. They 
have four children. Lucy, who married T. Hayes, and 
has four children. Sarah, who resides at Harrisburg, 
Penn. lola, who is a missionary. Ifiaac, who married 
B Young, and resides at Williamsport, Penn. 

Section IV. 

Jesse McCarty, born August 2, 1830, married 

Novinger, and resides at Dauphin, Penn. One son, 
George. 

Section V. 

William McCarty, born February 27, 1835, died 
September 1, 1874. He married Julia O. Bell. Two 
children: Walker,^'ho married — Kinter, and re- 
sides at Germantown, Penn. Tli^odarc, who married 
Hocker, and resides at Brooklyn, New York. 

Section VI. 

Joseph W. McCarty, born August 26, 1837, mar- 
ried Mary Campbell, December 14, 1871. She was 



266 tMe LANCASTER PAMILV. 

born August 18, 1847. Children: FAta Meeker, born 

April 5, 1876, married Walter Kahler, October 25, 1900. 

"^'-'' "' "'--:' T-ve, b: rn August 22, 1877. 

CHAPTER LVI. 

Lydia McCarty, daughter of Thomas and Elizabeth, 
born August 16, 1790, died August 14, 1861. She mar- 
ried Charles Leedom, in 1821. They resided at New- 
town, Penn. Children: 

Jesse, see Section I. 

David, see Section II, 

Edward, see Section III. 

Beulah, born January 30, 1827, died young. 

Thomas Lancaster, see Section IV. 

Elizabeth, see Section V. 

Mary L., see Section VI. 

Sarah, born November 11, 1821, died in infancy. 

Hannah, born January 19. 1834, died in infancy. 

Section I. 

Jesse Leedom, born September 13, 1822, was mar- 
ried twice. He married Acsah Stapler, February 11, 
1847. He married second, EHzabeth A. Mitchel, May 
20, 1852. No children. 

Section II. 

David R. Leedom, born December 18, 1823, died 
April 26, 1886. He married Louisa Fredericka Muller, 
September 13, 1860. She resides on the corner of 
Cherry and Twentieth Street, Philadelphia. Seven 
children: Chark's; Harah Ann, born June 19, 1863, died 
February 25, 1869; Bosnia: Eliza; Louisa, born May 27, 
1872, died February 12. 1883; Morri.%^ndL Jonathan, hovn 
December 18, 1881, resides in Philadelphia. 



ELIZABETH LANCASTER. 267 

Charles Leedem, born January 1, 1862, is a druggist. 
He married Jessie Mellin, daughter of Edgar and Eliz- 
abeth, November 19, 1890. She was born May 10, 18G2. 
They reside at No. 1403 Filbert Street, Philadelphia. 

Rosina Leedomhoria. February 13, 1866, married George 
B. Hilliard, in April, 1892. He is a druggist. They 
reside at Washington, New Jersey. One child, Elsie 
Eliza, born July 8, 1900. 

Eliza Leedom, born September 14, 1869, married Wil- 
liam B. Wallace, October 8, 1890. They reside at No. 
5908 Master Street, Philadelphia. 

Morris Leedom, born August 25, 1874. is a druggist. 

He married Cornelia Mount Corle, October 5, 1896. 

They reside at No. 545 Madison Street, Brooklyn, New 

York. One child, Marjorie Wallace, born September 

7, 1897. 

Section III. 

Edward Leedom, born February 9, 1826, died Octo- 
ber 18, 1892, at Bristol, Penn. He married Sarah T. 
Knight, daughter of Nathan T. and Elizabeth, March 
24, 1859. Children: Walter l^ramis; Ellen Knight, born 
September 15, 1865; a^nd Alice, born February 22, 1868, 
died October 12, 1899. 

Walter Francis Leedom, born March 7, 1862, is engaged 
in the coal, flour and feed business, at Bristol, Penn. 
He married Lottie M. Miller, December 24, 1885. Chil- 
dren: Hillborn H., born January 20, 1887, and Medora 
Wilson, born September 12, 1887. 

Section IV. 

Thomas L. Leedom, born March 27, 1828, died July 
19, 1901. He was engaged in the manufacture of the 



268 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

well-known ingrain carpets, at Bristol, Penn. He mar- 
ried Hannah A. Thomas, January 7, 1858. Children: 
Charles, born November 1, 1858, is engaged in the manu- 
facture of ingrain carpets and rugs at Bristol, Penn- 
sylvania. Clara, born March 8, 1862, married Edwin 
C. Beers, April 9, 1891. He is associated with his 
brother-in-law in the manufacture of carpets. 

Section V. 

Elizabeth Leedon, born June 2, 1829, died February 
26, 1891. She married Thomas G. Kelly, in 1880. No 
children. 

Section VI. 

Mary L. Leedon, born October 31, 1830, married 
Edward Taylor, October 15, 1857. They reside at New- 
town, Pennsylvania. Children: Lydia L. ; Anna; Rachel, 
born October 9, 1869, died February 8, 1896; and 
Edward L. 

Lydia L. Taylor, born October 20, 1860, married 
William B. Knight, son of Barclay, February 18, 1886. 
He was born May 6, 1857. Children: Alice, born March 
31, 1887, Mary Taylor, born November 30, 1889, Anna 
Phillips, born December 1, 1890, Thomas Leedon, born 
August 18, 1892, and Edward Taylor, born August 30, 
1896. 

Anna Taylor, born April 14, 1865, married Charles 
L. Knight, son of Barclay, December 29, 1886. No 
children. 

Edward L. Taylor, born November 29, 1871, mar- 
ried Emily Snyder Wynkoop, January 14, 1894. He is 
a coal dealer and resides at Oak Lane, Philadelphia. 
No Children. 



APPENDIX. 



ADDITIONS. 

Page 112. 

Margaret Boberts, the fourth child of Hugh and Sarah, 
was born June 2. 1813, and died September 27, 1891. 
She married Gideon Lloyd. They had five children. 
Their fifth child, Mary Caroline, born November 13, 
1855, is a practicing dentist at Indianapolis, Indiana. 

Page 159. 

Benjamin Murphey, son of Moses and Laura, born 
February 10, 1824, died April 20, 1885, at Trumbull, 
Ohio. He married Katharine Bailey, June 10, 1846. 
She died December 4, 1900. They had three children: 
(1) Jesse M. Murphey, born August 26, 1852, married 
Susan R. Fulsom, January 1, 1874. They reside at 
Chesterland, Ohio. Three children: (a) Charles C, 
born May 25, 1877, married Mable Hewes, June 21, 1899. 
They reside at Chagrin Palls, Ohio. One child, Leonard 
Alvin, born February 4, 1892. (b) Newton C, born 
January 7, 1885. (c) Metta P., born October 18, 1886. 

(2) John H. Murphey, born April 27, 1852, died 
October 16, 1892. He married Phebe Secoy. They had 
seven children: Ratie, Bessie, Stella, Jennie, Lillie, 
Frankie, and Maud. 

(3) Martell Murphey, born April 29, 1864, married 
Mary Tinsler, in 1887. They reside at Trumbull, Ohio. 
Three children: Bertha, Hazel, and Addie. 



270 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Pages 157 and 161. 

The eighth child of Moses and Laura Murphey was 
Mariam. 

Pages 160 and 161. 

(1) Charles C , son of Asel and Jane (Murphey) Newell, 
born August 23, 1851, married Mrs. Cithera Frink, in 
May, 1886, She was born in 1855. They reside in 
Chicago. No children. 

(2) Laura J. Newell, born November 26, 1853, married 
Guy All, September 24, 1870. They reside at Scott- 
ville, Michigan. Children: (a) Sidney All, born Sep- 
tember 23, 1871, married Dora Waite, December 25, 1899. 
(b) George All, born August 23, 1873, married Eva 
Waite, October 15, 1895. Children: Elma, born June 
18, 1897, and Erma Bell, born July 2, 1899. (c) Lewis 
All, born July 7, 1875, died May 18, 1880. 



CORRECTIONS. 

Page 23. 

Sarah Buckm an- Taylor, who married Thomas Lan- 
caster, was a daughter of William and Esther (Pen- 
quite) Buckman. 

Page S8. 

Hamiali Williams Broivn was born June 9, 1821, and 
died December 26, 1891. 

Page IJ^O. 

Elizabeth Lancaster, daughter of John and 
Elizabeth, was born July 5, 18u3, and died September 
19, 1829. 

Page 201^. 

Ann Stokes Lancaster married Dr. Maurice P. 



APPENDIX. 271 

Linton, April 14, ls42. 

The third child of Robert E. and Matilda (Lancaster) 
Weeks was Robert. 

Page 205. 

Susannah Lancaster married Ferdinand H. Gal- 
lagher. 

Page 21J^. 

(3) Ellis Freeman Rush was born November 23, 1871. 

Page 216. 

(4) Fredelia Dolton, born November 3, 1861, died in 
infancy. 

Lewin C, the first child of Edwin W. and Mary 
Elizabeth (Dolton) Johns, was born November 23, 1887. 

Page 219. 
Louis Philippe McCarty is editor and publisher of the 
"Statistician and Economist," a valuable reference work 
issued biennially. 



NOTEB. 



The following pedigree shows the early descendants of Ivo de Taillebois, 
from whom the Lancaster family is descended. It is compiled from various 
English historical and genealogical works. 

(1.) Ivo DE Taillebois was the third son of Renfrid Taillehose, of Nor- 
mandy. C. 10.=i(). whose issue was as follows: 

I. Ralph Paillebosc. Viscount of Bedford, etc., 1086. 

II. William Taillebosc. of Lincoln, 1086. 

III. Ivu Taillebosc. of Lincoln and Norfolk, 1086. 

IV. Gilbert Fitz Kenfrid. 

The name Taillehose. or Taillebois. signifies ■'Woodcutter." 

Ivo de Taillebois is also represented as being a bi'other to Faulk, Earl of 
Anjou, France. He was among the followers of Duke William, of Normandy 
(William the Conqueron who invaded England in 1066. 

He shared in the distribution of lands among the French barons, and received 
the Barony of Kendal as his allotment of the spoils. It consisted of a large por- 
tion of Northern Lancashire and Southern Westmoreland. He also held the 
Barony of Lincolnshire and Norfolk. He married Lucia, daughter of ^Ifgar, 
and grand-daughter of Leofric, Earl of Mercia, by whom he received all the 
ancient domains of the family of ^Elfgar, thus making him one of the most 
influential nobles in England in his day. Lucia was a sister to Edwin and 
Morcar, dukes of Mercia and Northumberland, also a sister to Ealdyth. who 
man-ied Harold, king of England. 

(2.) Eldbed, second Baron of Kendal, married Adigitha. 

(3.) Ketel, son of Eldred, third Baron of Kendal, married Christiana. 

Their children were: 
I. Gilbert. 
II. William. 
III. Alan. 

IV. Orme, Lord of Seaton, who married Gunilda, daughter of Cos- 
patrick. 

(4.) Gilbert, son of Ketel. fourth Baron of Kendal, married Beatrix, 
daughter of Ribald, of Middlebain. brother of Alan, Earl of East Anglia. 

(.5.) William Ta llebois. .son of Gilbert, fifth Baron of Kendal, married 
Gundred, daughter of William de Warren, second Earl of Surry, and widow of 
Roger de Newburg Earl of Warwick. 

Aecordmg to Dugdale, the eminent English anticjuarian, he was governor of 
Lancaster Castle during the reign of Henry II, about 1180. He assumed the sur- 
name of Lancaster, which was derived through his connection with the castle of 
that name. 



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passant guardant, or 
CREST:— A lion's head erased, urgent, charged with a crescent gules. 

The origin il arms used by the L n aster Family in the twelfth cen ury, with- 
out the crest. The crest was used later by the Lincashire and Cumberland 
County decendanis. The charge, a crescent, denoting a younger branch of the 
family. 

(DB.\WN BY ANNK li.ALUKKSTON, PHILADELPHIA, PA.) 



NOTES. 273 

II. 

Why Thomas Lancaster was brought to America in his youth is a matter of 
conjecture. It has long been the tradition of the family that his mother was a 
widow with several children to support, and she probably consented to the emi- 
gration of her son to America, Vcnowing he would receive better care and attention 
here than she could bestow upon him. 

The name of Thomas Lancaster is not found on the records of the Friends' 
Society in England, and it is not known whether his parents were Friends. In 
the minutes of Warwickshire meeting, reference is made to "Widow Lancaster's 
children who went beyond the sea." 

There are also several entries on the various parish registers in England, but 
it is a difficult matter to determine whether the.\ have reference to the ancestor 
of this family. How Thomas Lancaster was related to the Chapman or Saddler 
families, if at all, has not been ascertained. It is quite probable that he was of 
the same lineage as James Lancaster, of Walney Isle, companion of George 
Fox, the founder of the Society of Friends. 

(See George Fox's journal.) 

III. 

The following interesting account of the marriage of Thomas and Phebe Lan- 
caster is taken from the records of Buckingham Monthly Meeting of Friends. At 
the time of this marriage Wrightstown and Buckingham were one meeting, being 
located about six miles apart. The meetings were held alternately at each place. 

"At our monthly meeting held at Buckingham for Buckingham and Wrights- 
town, the 7th of the 7th mo. 1725: 

"At this meeting Thomas Lancaster and Phebe Wardell declared their inten- 
tions of marriage with each other it being the first time, the meeting appoints 
John Verity & John Penquite to inquire into the sd Thomas Lancaster's clear- 
ness in relation to marriage & conversation & make report thereof next meeting." 

"At a monthly meeting held at Wrightstown for Buckingham & Wrightstown 
the .5th of ye 8th mo. 1725: 

"Att this meeting Thomas Lancaster & Phebe Wardell declared their inten- 
tions of marriage with each other it being the second time the sd Thomas 
Produced a note from the sd Phebe's Parents of their consent therefore this 
meeting leaves them to their Liberty to consumate their sd intentions according 
to Truth the meeting appoints John Laycock and John Parsons to see it decently 
accomplished and make Report to next meeting. '" 

"Att our monthly meeting held at Buckingham for Buckingham and Wrights- 
town the 2nd day of the 9th mo. 1725: The Friends that were appointed to tend 
the marriage of Thomas Lancaster Report it was decently accomplished." 

Marriage certificate of Thomas and Phebe Lancaster: 

"WHEREAS— Thomas Lancaster, of Wrightstown in the County of Bucks in 
the Province of Pensilvania. and Phebe Wardell of the same pkice having 
declared their intentions of taking each other in marriage before severall Publick 
meetings of the people called Quakers in their publick meeting houses in Bucking- 
ham and Wrightstown aforsd according to the good order used amongst them; 
whose proceedings therein (after Deliberate Consideration thereof with regard to 
the righteous law of god and example of his people recorded in the Scriptures of 



274 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

truth in that case) were approved of by the sd Meetings, they appearing clear of 
all others and having consent of parents and relations concerned. Now these are 
to certifle to all whom it may concern that for the full accomplishment of their sd 
intentions this nineteenth day of the eighth month in the year according to the 
engiish account one thousand seven hundred twenty and five, they the sd Thomas 
Lancaster and Phebe Warden appeared in a solemn and publick assembly of the 
aforsd people and others mett together for that purpose in their publick meet- 
ing house in Wrightstown aforsd and in a solemn manner he the said Thomas 
Lancaster taking the sd Phebe Wardell by the hand did openly declare that he 
did take her the sd Phebe Wardell to be his wife promising (through gods assis- 
tance) to be unto ber a faithful and loving Husband untell Death shall separate 
them: or words to that purpose, and then in the sd Assembly the sd Phebe War- 
dell did likewise declare that she did take him the said Thomas Lancaster to be 
her Husband promising (through gods assistance) to be unto him a loving and 
faithful wife untell death shall seperate them, or words to that effect and the said 
Thomas Lancaster and Phebe (a.ssuming the name of her husband now Phebe 
Lan caster) as a further confirmation thereof did then and there to these presints 
sett their hands. Thoma.s Lancaster. 

Phebe Lancaster. 

And we whose names are hereunto subscribed being present amongst others 
at the solemnization of the sd marriage and subscription in manner aforsd as 
witnesses thereunto do also subscribe our names the day and year above written: 

John Laycock. Agnis Penquite, 

Thos. Stackhoes. Anne Parsons. 

John Parsons. Alice Mitchell. 

Richard Mitchell. Anne Harker. 

John Verity. Mary Laycock. 

James Harker. Elizabeth Verity. 

John Penquite. Mary Parsons. 

Nicholas Penquite. Elizabeth Mitchell. 

George Mitchell. Susannah Chapman. 

Edward Miller. Ruth Wilkinson. 

Abra Chapman. Susannah Newman. 

Jos. Hampton. Elizabeth Lacy. 

Samuel Kinsey. Rachel Penquite. 

Tho. Ginks. Abigail Per quite. 

John Worster. Jaffrey Burges. 

Berelia Wiggains. Mary Burges. 

William Lee. Dority Heston. 

David Newbourn. Zabulon Heston 

William Lacy. John Lacy. 

Thomas Lacy. Henry Lacy. 

John Heston. Agnis Parsons. (?) 

IV. 

Harry Fred Lancaster, of Columbia City, Indiana, has in his possession what 
are probably the only remaining relics that were once the property of Thomas 
Lancaster, the ancestor of this family in America. They consist of four pewter 
plates. Before leaving Tortola Island on his homeward cruise, Thomas Lancas- 
ter purchased six pewter plates with the intention of presenting them to his 



NOTES. 



275 



daughter, Phebe, who was then about seventeen years of age. The plates were 
carried home to the family by the captain of the vessel. They became the prop- 
erty of Jane Roberts-Ashton, daughter of Phebe Lancaster- Roberts, and they 
eventually descended to her daughter, Sarah Ashton, who died about 1887', at an 
advanced age. In a letter dated July 18, 1874, to a member of the family, Sarah 
A.shton gives the history of the plates, and also says she has the plates in her 
possession '-just as good as when they landed in America." After her death, four 
of the plates became the property of M. H. Eshleman, son of Martm Eshleman, 
an adopted heir of Sarah Ash'.on, from whom they were secured by their presene 
owner. The plates are about nine inches in diameter and bear stamps of "John 
TowNSE.<D," "Made in London,' and .several other smaller undecipherable 
marks. 

The following letter and poem was found among the papers of Jane McCarty- 
Ogden, which evidently w is written to Phebe, wife of Thomas Lancaster, on the 
death of her husband, by Theophilus Foulke, about 1750: 

To Phebe Lancaster: 

Fbiend— As the virtue is the greatest ornament of human life,, so zeal for the 
promotion of piety and advancement of God's truth in the world is the greatest 
glory of a Christian. And it is these qualifications alone that renders men truly 
honourable and worthy of praise in this world. 

Now that thy late husband was such I need not say, for that thou undoubtedly 
knowest by long experienf^e far beyond what I can express, yet considering (the 
high opinion which I have conceived of his rare qualities, I thought not amiss to 
penn the following lines as an encomium of his merit and true worth. 

Be pleased therefore to accept the truths contained in the following sketches 
as a slender specimen of my esteem for him: 

Bestow your audience, you that love 
To hear true merit praised, 
"Whilst my weak muse in feeble rhyme 
Her slender voice doth raise. 

To singtheexequires of one 
Whose name deserves a place 
Among the records of the just, 
Whose virtues paths did trace. 

Whose Godly life and pios deeds 
Deserves to be enrolled 
In virtues list in whose defense 
He was a valiant, bold. 

Who for religion, sacred cause. 
Did cross the raging main 
Whose roaring billows terrors strike 
Where horrors want to reign. 

Where waves on waves doth roll aloft, 
And a-ulph on gulph appear. 
And claps of thunder threatening 
To rend the hemisphere. 



276 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

With storms of wind, hail and rain. 
Presage of gloomy fate. 
These perils great could in nowise 
His heart intimidate. 

Triumphing o'er the seas of wreck, 
His zeal to (lod was such 
As drew him to the Indies 
To visit there, the church. 

Accordingly he guarded was. 
From all those free. 
So incidental unto those 
Who traverse the seas. 

His courage dwells not In ambition, 
Pride, nor glory, vain. 
But in the confidence he had 
That God would him sustain. 

Aeolus's propitious gale 

Did gently waft o'er. 

Unto the port where he was bound 

Prom Philadelphia's shore. 

Escaping the devouring waves, 
The shore did safely reach : 
Preserved Viy God's Providence, 
The gospel there to preach. 

Where, when arrived he did not spare 

To labor in the church. 

Foi to reclaim entangled man 

Out of the Devil's lurch. 

His weapons were of spirit made, 
They were made both sharp and keen. 
And pity tempered for to bang 
The Sturdy man of sin. 

Yet his doctrine like the dew. 

So sweetly did distill. 

Each mournful and disconsolated soul 

With joy did fill. 

His exortations. seasoned with 
Benevolence and love, 
That he was qualified of God, 
Sufficiently doth prove. 

His message having there discharged, 
His errand there performed: 
Having well acquit himself, 
Then home wards he returned. 



NOTES. -" 



But ere he reached his native soil 
Pale death did him arrest. 
And summoned him to leave this world 
And enter into rest. 

He having fought the fight of faith, 
Which never brings remorse. 
He peacefully resigned his breath 
And finished his course. 

Thus died he and offered up 
His soul to God that saves, 
And his remains were decently 
Committed to the waves. 

Now in remembrance of this love 
Of his, may I presume 
Here to inscribe an epitaph 
Upon his watery tomb. 

Here lies the body of the man 
That was sent forth of God, 
For to reclaim and gather home 
Poor sinners from abroad. 

Here lies the body of the man 
Whose mission was to preach 
Repentance to backsliding souls, 
And the ignorant to teach. 

And tho' by gravitations lans 
His body sinketh down, 
His soul ascendeth unto God 
There to receive a crown. 

A royal diadem to wear 
With saint and angels then. 
To join the chorus of God's praise 
Forevermore, Amen. 



V. 



The following petition for guardians was presented to the Bucks County (Pa.) 
Court, December l-J, 1751: 

The Petition of Thomas Lancaster administrator of Thomas Lancaster, his 
Late Father in the sd. County Yeoman. Deceased, was exhibited to the Court and 
Read Praying that Proper Persons may be appointed Guardians for the Children 
of the sd. Intestate, that are not arrived at age to Choo.se for themselves. And 
Likewise to Admit those that are Arrived at Age to Choose for themselves, &c. 

The sd. petitioned likewise produces the Names and Ages of the sd. Intes- 
tate's Children which are as follows, viz. : 

John Lancaster, born ve 10th of the 12th month, 1732. 
Phebe Lancaster, born ye 4th of the 10th month, 1734, 
Job Lancaster, born ye 13th of the 8th month, 1736. 



278 THE LANCASTER FAMILV^. 

Joseph I-iiincaster, born ye 2Ist of the 8th month, 1738. 
Jacob I>iiiieiistor, born ye 27th of the 3rd month, 1710. 
Isaac Lancaster, born ye-lth of the 12th month, 1742. 
Aaron Lancaster, born ye 24th of the 2nd month, 1744. 
Moses Lancaster, born ye 3rd of the 10th month. 1746. 
Klizabcth Lancaster, born ye 2()th of the (Uh month, 1748. 
And the .sd. John Lancaster At,'ed I'.t years appears in Court & Chooses Thomas 
Ross for his Guardian. 

And thfe said Job Aged 15 years Likewise Appears and Chooses the aforesaid 
Thomas Ross for his Guardian, which is allowed uccordinK To their Respective 
Choices now made in Court. 

And the Court also Appoints the aforesaid Thomas Ross & Wm. Edwards 
Guardians for the said Joseph, Jacob, Isaac, Aaron, Moses and Eli/.abctb Lan- 
caster who are all Now Under the age of 14 year.s. 

VL 

The deed from the State of Maryland to Jesse Lancaster may be of interest to 
the reader. It was found among the papers of John Lancaster, a son of Jesse 
Lancaster, and is now in the possession of Mary Lancaster-Best, of Angola, 
Indiana, a daughter of John Lancaster. 

Thk State of Makylanu to Jkshk Lanca.steh. 

This Indenture made the twelfth day of May in the year .seventeen hundred 
and ninety-seven, behooves the Honorable Alexander Contee Hanson, Ksquire, 
Chancellor, acting on behalf of the State of Maryland of the one part, and Jesse 
Lancaster of Harford county, in the said Stale, of the other part. 

Whereas, pursuant to law, the intendant of the Revenue exposed to sale part 
of the tract of land called Charles's Bounty lying in Harford County &aid to con- 
tain one hundred and five acres and half an acre, at the rate of one pound five 
.■-hillings per acre amounting toonehundied and thirty-eight pounds nine shill- 
mgs current money as appears by the ceriificate of Sale endorsed on the Certifi- 
cate of Survey of the said land in the name of said Jes.se Lancaster, lodged in the 
land office for the term of six months without contest. 

Now this Indenture witnesseth that the State of Maryland by the said Alex- 
ander Contee Hanson, Esqui e, as Chancellor aforesaid for and in consideration 
of the promises, and that the purchase money for the said land hath been fully 
paid, as by the Treasurer's receipt likewise endorsed on the Certificate of Survey 
iifcrcsaid appears, and in pursuance of the Act of Assembly in that case provided, 
Hath granted, released, confirmed and transferred, and by these presents Doth 
Grant. Release. Contirm. and Transfer the said land, which by the Certificate of 
Survey thereof is described to be Lot No. three part of Chai-les's Bounty late the 
property of Daniel Dulany Esq. of Walton and contained within the following 
Stakes and Bounds, 

Beginning at three bounded red oaks standing at the end of one hundred and 
sixtten perches in the first line of the whole tract and running thence South 
eighty-nine degrees and a half West sixty perches to a bounded white oak 
standmg by the east side of a swamp, thence South thirty-nine degrees West 
thirty perches to a bounded stone thence North seventy-three degrees West fifty- 
two perches to a bounded stone thence South twenty-one degrees and a quarter, 
West one hundred and six perches to a bounded stone thence South fifty degrees 
East one hundred and twenty-six perches to a bounded stone and thence by a 



KOTES. 2(9 

straight line to the beginning, containirg and laid out for one hundred and Ave 
acres more or less, with the appurtenances thereunto belonging to the said JesFC 
Lancaster his heirs and a.ssigns forever. To Have and to Hold the said Land 
unto him the said Jesse Lancaster his heirs :ind assigns, to his. and their only 
proper life and behoof forever. In Testimony whereof the said Alexander Contee 
Hanson Esquire on behalf of the said State of Maryland hath hereunto set his 
hand and Seal the day and the year first above written. 
Signed, Sealed and delivered in the presence of 

Henry Whetchoft. 
Al. Hanson. Chan'r. 
Received and Recorded the Eleventh day of August, seventeen hundred and 
ninety-seven. In Lib. I. L. G. No. N. Folio 417. one of the land Record Books of 
Harford County Court and Ex. by 

John Lek Gibson, Clerk. 

VIL 

In the minutes of Gunpowder monthly meetirg of Friends, under dale of 29th 
of 8th month, 17St.5, we find: -'Jesse Lancaster and Elizabeth Dyer appeared at 
this meeting and declared their intention of marriage with each other. David 
Harry and Moses Lukens are appointed to enciuire into the man's clearness of 
others, consent of parents being had." 

At a meeting held 9th mo. 26, 1795: "One of the friends appointed to enquire 
into Jesse Lancaster's clearness of marriage engagement with others, reports 
nothing to hinder further proceedings in marriage, they appearing and continue 
their intention with each other, are left at left at liberty to accomplish the same 
according to good order, Moses Lukens and David Lee are appointed to see it so 
accomplished.'' 

Ala meeting held 31st of lOlh month, 179.5: "One of the Friends appointed to 
attend the marriage of Jesse Lancaster and Elizabeth Dyer, report it was orderly 
accomplished." 

VIII. 

Below will be found the will of Jesse Lancaster, as it is recorded on the 
records of Harford County, Maryland: 

Jesse Lancaster, 
This twenty-third day of the sixth month, one thousand eighl hundred and 
thirty-one, I, Jesse Lancaster, of Harford County, State of Maryland, Iw-itig weak 
of body, but .sound of mind and memory, considering the uncertainty of time in 
this life, and being desirous to settle my temporal concerns and outward affairs to 
my ovN'n satisfaction, as far as is practicable in this case, do make this my last 
will and testament, in the following manner, viz.: 

Item 1st. That all my just debts and funeral charges be paid. 

3nd. I will and bequeath to my beloved wife all the remaining part ar.d parcels 
of my real and personal estate during her widowhood, to her only direction and 

behoof. 

3rd. I give unto my Grandson Isaiah Lancaster, the sum of three hundred 

dollars. 

4th. I give unto my granddaughter Mary Ann Lancaster the sum of thirty 

dollars. 



280 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

5th. I give unto my daughter Rachel Benson wife of Levi Benson the sum of 
thirty dollars exclusive of what she is charged with on book. 

I give unto my Daughter Hannah Lancaster the sum of six hundred dollars. 

6th. I will and bequeath to my two sons Joseph D. Lancaster and John 

Lancaster after the decease of their mother and all the legacies being paid, all the 

remaining pari and parcels of my properly, real and personal, to be eiiually 

divided between them, to them, their heirs forever. 

7th. And lastly I do appoint, constitute and ordain my beloved wife Elizabeth 
Lancaster, with my two .sons Joseph and John Lancaster, my executors to this 
my last will and testament, revoking all other wills and teslunienls. and do ratify 
this and no other to be my last will and testament. In witness 1 have hereunto 
set my hand and aftlxed my .seal the day and the year above written. 

Jesse Lancasteh. 
[Seal.] 
Signed, sealed, published and pronounced and declared by the said Jesse 
Lancaster as his last will and lestauu-nt in the presence of 

Jonathan Wakneb. 
John E. Bull. 
William E. Bull. 

Harford County, Set. the 24th day of December IS'Sii, then came Elizabeth 
Lancaster who produced this instrument of writing and did solemnly, sincerely 
and truly declare and afllrm that she received the same from the testator herein 
named for safe keeping and that it is the true and whole last will and testament 
of Jesse Lancaster late of Harford County deceased that hath come to her hands 
or possession, and that she doth not know of any other. 

Certified by Thos. S. Bond. R. W. H. Cy. 

Harford County, Set. the 24th day of December 1833, then came John E. Bull 
and William E. Bull, two of the subscribing witnesses to the within and foregoing 
will and testament of Jesse Lancaster, late of Harford County, deceased and 
.severally made oath on the Holy Evangely of Almighty GOD that they did see the 
testator herein named, sign and seal this will, that they heard him publish, pro- 
nounce and declare the same to be his last will and testament, and that he was at 
the time of so doing, to the best of their apprehensions, of sound and disposing 
mind, memory and understanding, and that they, together with Jonathan War- 
ner, subscribed their names as witnesses to this will in the presence and at the 
request of the Testator and in the presence of each other. 

Exd. Certified by Tnos. S. Bond, R. W. H. Cy. 

Recorded in "Wills' Liber T. S. B. No. .5, Folio 44. 

IX. 

The following sketch of Benjamin Lancaster is taken from a manuscript 
written by Rachel Lancaster-Benson, daughter of Jesse Lancaster, and grand- 
daughterof Benjamin Lancaster. * * * Benjamin (Lancaster), my 
grandfather, married Rachel Barlow, whose parents came from Wales, and had 
five children: Jesse (mj father), Joseph, Ann, Benjamin and Nathan. They 
removed to Miryland about the close of the Revolutionary War, I judge, and 
before any of the children were married. 

I cannot tell whether he bought the land, or it was granted to him, how- 
ever he owned several hundred acres thereabout, made the first improvement 
at the White House (in Harford County, Maryland) and lived there long after 



NOTES. 281 

their childrca left them. Then after my mother died, came and kept house and 
cared for us and ended their days there. * * * j think my father 
bought that place. I remember of his having the deed. 

X. 

The will of Benjamin, son of Benjamin Lancaster, may be of interest to his 
descendants: 

Ben.j.\min Lancaster. 

This is the last will and testament of Benjamin Lancaster late of Harford 
County deed, declared by him by word of mouth on the eighth day of October 
1826, being then sick of the .sickness whereof he died in the presence of us the 
subscribers who sign our names as witnesses thereof which words so spoken 
were as follows: That he the said Benjamin Lancaster gave to his son John 
Lancaster one last springs colt, and his gun. and that his will and desire was 
that his wife Martha Lancaster .should have all the rest, residue and remainder 
of his Estate after his just debts were paid. In witness whereof we have hereto 
(set) our hands this thirty-lirst day of October in the year eighteen hun- 
dred and twenty-six. 

BEN.IAMIN RrcHAUDSON. 

Kresa Nouris. 
Ralph Clark. 

Harford County Set. The ."51 st day of October 1H26 then came Benjamin 
Richard.son and on the 14th day of November came Rhesa Norris and on the 7th 
day of December 1826 came Ralph Clark and .severally made oath on the Holy 
Evangely of Almighty God that Benjamin Lancaster late of Harford County 
deceased did on the Eight (h) day of October when sick of the sickness of which 
he died did declare that his wish and will was thai his son John Lancaster 
should have his last springs colt, and his gun, and that his wife Martha Lancaster 
should have all the rest residue and remainder of his estate after his just debts 
were paid and that he was at the time of his fso) doing to the best of their 
apprehensions of sound and disposing mind, memory and understanding. 

Exd. Certified by Thos. S. Bono. R W. H. Cy. 

Recorded in "Wills" Liber S. R. No. 1. Folio 38.5. 

XI. 

Below will be found the will of Ann Lancaster Stokes. 

"I, Ann Stokes, of the Township of Willingborough, in the county of Bur- 
lington, and .State of New Jersey, being of sound mind and memory, do make and 
publish this my last Will and Testament, 

1st. I give and bequeath to my friend and kinswoman, Mary Stokes as a 
token of respect for her attention and kindness to me in sickness and other times, 
my liest cloak, also my silver pin and twenty dollars. 

2nd. I give and bequeath the residue of my wearing apparel to my three 
daughters-in-law, Sarah, Rachel, and Tacy Stokes, to be divided between them 
equally. I also give to my daughter-in-law, Sarah Stokes, my large arm-chair, 
the mahogany chairs and large looking glass, all of which ai"e in her possession. 
To my daughter-in-law. Rachel Stokes, I give one of my mahogany chairs and 
bureaus: and to my daughter-in-law, Tacy Stokes, I give my high drawers and 
the articles on them, my small looking glass, carpet, irons and two mahogany 



282 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

cliiiirs. To my frrand-daughter, Martha Stokes, I t;ive my high post l)t!d-stead 
now at Rachel Stokes: and also the bed and bedding I now occupy, and the 
curtains for high bed-steads. To my grand-daughter, Lydia Stokes, I give my 
field curtains. To my grand-daughtei-s, Hannah, Alice, and Ann Stokes, I give 
my large silver spoons, share and share alike. To my grand-daughter, Ann 
Stokes, aforesaid, I give my silver teaspoons. I give to my grand-daughter, 
Su.san Stokes, my dressing-table, and to my grandson, Jarret Stokes, my chest. 
And my mahogany breakfast table I give to my friend Mariah (Stokes) Woolman, 
wife of John Woolman. I order my son, Charles Stokes to pay to my grandson 
Henry Stokes, forty dollars. All the residue of my Estate after paying my just 
debts and funeral expenses, I give to my sons Israel and Charles Stokes, share 
and share alike. And in case either of my aforesaid sons should die before me, 
then in that case what would have been such son's share had he survived me, I 
direct to go to his children, .share and share alike. 

Lastly. I appoint my two sons. Israel Stokes and CJharles Stokes executors of 
this my Testament and last will. Ann .Stokes. 

[.SealI 
Witnesses: .Joskph Lundy 

William M. Kocjers. 

XII. 

The extract shown below taken from a letter written in 1881, by Charles 
Stokes, then ninty yeai's of age. will no doubt be of great interest to the reader. 
The letter gives some very valuable information concerning the relationship 
existing between Thomas Lancaster, the ancestor of this family, and Joseph 
Lancaster, the noted English Educator, who came to America in 1818. The letter 
is evidently carefully compared with notes taken at the time of the interview 
with Joseph Lancaster. The time of the interview is thoroughly substantiated 
by the records of the Burlington (N. J.) Monthly Meeting of Friends, which 
shows that a certificate was received from Southwark Monthly Meeting, of 
London, for Joseph's wife: "Elizabeth Lancaster, a member of this meeting, 
having gone with her husband, Joseph Lancaster, to settle in America, we recom- 
mend h(!r with her daughter. Elizalieth, aged about 13 years, to your tender care 
and oversight." The certificate is signed by thirty-three Friends, and dated the 
13th of 10th mo. 1818. (See Encyclopedia for biography of Jo.seph Lancaster). 
Probably the only discrepancy to be noted in the letter is the mention of Lydia 
Lancaster as being the wife of James Lancaster. The records of Swarthmoro 
Monthly Meeting, F^ngland. of which meeting James Lancaster and wife members, 
shows that the name of James Lancaster's wife was Margaret. The same re- 
cords give the names of some of their children: Dinah, born 11th mo. 28, 16.56; 
Deborah, born 4th mo. 7. 1660: and Elishah, born 2nd mo. 1(5. 1664. Among the 
christenings in the Dalton Parish Kegister, which included Walnev Island, we 
find: Ismael, son of James Lancaster, of Northscale, was christened in June, 
16.53. The latter wa.s christened before James Lancaster became a member of the 
Friends' Society. Lydia Lansaster was a prominent Friend's minister, in Eng- 
land. The Lancaster Monthly Meeting records show that she was the widow of 
Bryan Lancaster, and died .5th mo. 30. 1761. aged 77 years. It was thus impossible 
for her to have been the vvife of James Lancaster, who died 4th mo. 13, 1699, at 
Ulvestone, England. If Thomas Lancaster, the ancestor of this family, was a 
grandson of James Lancaster, he was probably the son of either Ismael or 



NOTES. 28B 

Elishah, sons of James Lancaster. The writer has been unable to trace their 
descendants. The folio win^;: letter was written to Mrs. Mary L. Best, of Angola, 
Indiana, who still has it in her possession: 

Rancocas. Burlington Co., N. J. 
2nd. mo. 1, 1881. 
Mary Lancaster Best: A letter written by thee, directed to Moses Lancaster, 
dated 1st mo. :M,1880, within a few days, has been forwarded to me, (by Edward 
Hance, his grandson, Moses the grandfather, having departed this life,) with a 
request that I should furnish such information as I have in regard to the 
genealogy of the Bucks Co., Penn. Lancaster family. I have read thy letter 
with much interest— perceive striking traits of character which signally distin- 
guish the family -so much so— that I felt quite disposed to address thee as a 
dear cousin. Such I recognize thee— and will endeavor to give such information 
upon the several subjects of thy letter as I possess: 

In the year 1818 I met at the home of my parents, David and Ann Stokes, at 

Rancocas, Joseph Lancaster, of England, (lately arrived) the celebrated author 

of the '-Lancastrian System of Education.'" He brought with him, one or more 

letters written by my great-grandfather, Thomas Lancaster, of Buclcs Co., Pa., to 

Joseph's grandfather or great-aunt, who was his, Thomas', brother or sister, thus 

making Joseph and my mother second cousins. I understand also that Joseph 

Lancaster's grandfather and Thomas Lancaster's father is the same- and was 

the son of James and Lydia Lancaster, Minister of the Society of Friends in the 

days of George Eox,— James visiting America with George Fox, -who had 

shielded George Fox by interposing his body between the Zealots, who were 

throwing stones at George. Among those who cast the stones at that time was 

included Lydia the wife of James Lancaster, aforesaid, but afterwards became 

an advocate of the doctrine that George Fox preached Joseph Lancaster made 

an imposing appearance, was talented, lectured well, professed with friends, plain 

in costume, claimed to have decended from John of Gaunt. It appears from my 

memorandums that the Lancaster family came from England, near Warwick. 

Thomas Lancaster came to America with Ann Chapman at the age of nine years, 

married Phebe Wardell, daughter of John Wardell. about 172.i, died at sea in 

17.50, aged 48 years, so that he was born in 170i and arrived in America in 1711. 

********* 

Thomas Lancaster wis a member and minister of Richland Mo. Mtg. in 1744, 

—was the carpenter in building the Meeting House, as per the Minutes of said 

mcetmg. He owned and occupied a farm of about 200 acres, one mile from the 

Friends Meeting House, at Quakertown, Richland. The North Penn. R. R. passes 

through or nearby said farm, the depot is here, and many buildings erected. He 

erected his dwelling house on this farm, and here raised and educated his family. 

He obtained from Richland Mo. Mtg. a certificate to travel in the ministry and 

visit Barbadoes & Tarlola, dated 2d. mo. 19, 1750. From a book of memorials, I 

liud Thomas Lancaster, on his return, departed this life at sea. 

*********** 

Thy friend and cousin, 

Chable.s Stokks. 

XIII 

The following extract from the last Will and Testament of Charles Stokes, at 
the close of his life, very clearly expresses his views religiously. 



284 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 



"And lastly, with a desire as fervent as could be uttered, were it possible for 
an affectionate father to speak from the grave, would I enjoin upon all my dear 
children to be obedient to the teachings of Divine Faith in their own minds in all 
things, as the only and alone means of securing happiness and true respectability 
in this life as well as in that to come. This has been the foundation, dear 
children, as you well know, upon which has been based all the religious instruc- 
tion which I have felt it right for me to bestow upon you: and, at this moment, 
when contemplating the final issue of all things on earth as regards myself, I 
again reiterate it, with a full conviction of its everlasting truth. 

Fai'ewell." 

XIV. 

The following old letter, written by Israel Lancaster to Amos Roberts, his 
cousin, may be of interest. 

The original letter is among the papers of Amos Roberts, now in possession 
of Ellwood Roberts, of Norristown, Pa., a great grandson of Amos Roberts. 

Richland, 26th of the 2nd mo. 1806. 

Esteemed Friend:— I hereby inform thee that I have concluded to purchase 
thy plantation at thy offer, and the terms by thee proposed, and wish thee to 
write an article containing the bargain and send it up and I will .sign it and thee 
may enclose it and direct who shall have the keeping of it for us— it will be some 
time before I can leave home on account of my family, but I expect that will not 
be material as I expect we understand each other respecting the terms of the 
bargain. I want thee to sow the cloverseed and I will pay you for it the price 
thee gave. I have confirmed the sale of my plantation this day with Isi-ael Foulke 
and he has sold his to A. Dolby, all in expectation of my having thine. If it 
should be convenient I would like thee to send by the bearer a letter with the 
article enclosed. 

From thy friend and kin.sman, 

Israel Lancaster. 

P. S.— I insert the terms below: 

9,000$, that is 3375 pound. 

2,000 first payment. 

1,37.5 pound in two payments. 

All the wood and posts for fencing to remain on the place. 

(Address) Amos Roberts. Pr. D. Roberts. 

XV. 

At a monthly meeting held at Abington, 10th mo. 27, 1714, the following 
minute was made : "Whereas Edward Roberts and Mary Bolton having declared 
their intentions of marriage with each other before two monthly meetings, 
enquiry being made by persons appointed and found clear from all others on ye 
account of marriage, did accomplish their marriage in ye unity of friends as is 
signified by their marriage certificate." 

XVI. 

The original certificate of Amos and Margaret Roberts, dated 11th mo. 30, 1775, 
is now in the possession of Ellwood Boberts. of Norristown. Pa. He also has 
several articles of furniture with which Amos and Margaret Roberts began 
housekeeping, including a fine old eight-day clock. 



NOTES. 285 

XVII. 

The acquaintance of Alice Matilda Roberts with J. B. Poree began at the 
marriage of Pierce Butler and the celebrated actress, Fanny Kemble. The 
Butlers were neighbors of the Robert family., at Mount Pleasant. J. B. Poree 
was much the older of the two. In 1807, he was at Norfolk, Va. : in 1808, in 
Bordeau, Prance: in 1808 and 1809, at Paris, France, where he was received as 
Vice Consul to the United States, to which he returned in 1810, and located at 
New Orleans, La 

He was in Boston. Mass., in 1813; in New York City in 181.t; and died at New 
Orleans, May 9, 1819, of apoplexy, about 70 years of age. 

XVIII. 

Samuel Foulke was a prominent member of the Society of Friends. He was 
appointed clerk of Richland Monthly Meeting at it establishment in 1742, and 
continued in that capacity about 37 years. From 1761 to 1768. he was a member of 
The Provincial Assembly of Pennsylvania. (See "Pennsylvania Magazine of 
History and Biography.'') 

XIX. 

While Seneca Lancaster was engaged in the milling business with David 
Evans, they loaded a vessel with flour, for export. The ship was captured by the 
French, and destroyed. David Evans, who was aboard the ship, died, and was 
buried in the ocean. 

Several years ago, money was appropiated to pay for the vessel and cargo, 
but as the bills and mill books were lost, the heirs wei'e unable to prove their 
claim. 

XX. 

The following letter was written by Thomas Lancaster, son of Jacob and 
Rebecca, to his brother John, while he was evidently on a trading voyage to some 
of the West India Islands. The letter is now in possession of John L. Longstreth 
of Philadelphia, a grandson of John Lancaster: 

At Sea, October 2nd., 1811. 

Dear Brother:— I take the present opportunity of writing to Inform thee that 
I am well altho in Great Distress, on the 2oth Septem in Lattitude 23-11 North 
Longitude 61-0 west we took a Sever Hurrican which Lasted 22 hours During 
which time we suffered almost everything but death and lost our masts & Bow- 
sprit & almost all our sails so that we are a compleat wreck. We are now under 
Jurymasts & Bound to Cape Francoise if we can make it, but the wind ever since 
the Huri-ican has been so much a head that we have not made 30 miles southing 
since. I wish the to make it as favorable to Susan as the Can, as I Expect in 6 or 
7 Days we shall be able to make some port. I gave Jeremiah Boon an order to 
make Insurance on my commissions which I Expect is done & I wish the to Con- 
sult him in Regard to abandoning them to the underwriters. Show this to him 
so that he may take such measures as he may think best as he is one of the 
shippers. 

I should leave the vessel, but in order that I shall have no blame I think it 
best to stay by her. the voyage is now broke up & I shall do everything I Can for 



286 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

the Benefit of the Concern, wlicn I shall be home is very uncertain, but hope in 
the course of Two month & half, perhaijs sooner. 

The vessel I expect will be Condemed as I think it not likely that She Can be 
fitted out without more Expence than she would be worth, we are now on allow- 
ance of water but Expect it will last 10 or 12 Days but am in hopes by the vessel 
now in sitrht to kcI some other supplies. Please to Inform David Paul & made 
Susan as Comfortable as the Can, as I apprehend no great dantrer but we Shall 
get in Safe, we .Spoke a Schooner from S. Barthomews 2 dales after the Hurrican 
bound to Providence, Road Island but it blew so hard could give us no assistance, 
who I suppose has Reported us. 

I Remain thy Effectionate brother. 

Taos. Lancaster. 
John Lancaster. 

My love to Susan & children & to you all. 

T. L. 

We are now in Latt. 28-08 North, Longitude 66-30 W. 

4 Passengers Leave us on bord this Schoner for Norfolk. 

XXI. 

The following account of the visit of Aaron Lancaster to Old Neck Meeting, 
was written by Daniel Wood, a minister in the Friends' Society, who married 
Elizabeth Benedict, daughter of Aaron and Esther (Lancaster) Benedict, and 
granddaughter of Aaron Lancaster. 

A Rkmakkaiu.k Instance of the Fulfillment of Pkophecy. 

We find in the history of the Society of Friends, that its members in the last 
century, in common with others, held slaves. But this practice, it seems, soon 
gave uneasiness to some of the more faithful and favored members, who laboured, 
as they were enabled in the meekness and faith of the gospel, with their brethern 
to convince them of the evil of holding their fellowbeings in bondaire, and their 
labors at length proved elTectual. A rule of discipline was established making 
slave-holding a disownable offence, and the Society was soon clear of the un- 
christian and inhuman practice. One of these faithful watchmen was Aaron 
Lancaster, a minister of the gospel, who, in the exer;ise of his gift in the 
ministry, traveled extensively in the southern states, where the practice of hold- 
ing slaves was more general anioung Friends than at the north, laboring faith- 
fully and boldly with his fellow-members to show them the inconsistency of their 
practice with the precepts of the gospel and the profession they were making to 
the world. 

One instance, .showing the authority by which he thus labored, I have de- 
sired to see before the public,— especially now when there is a great struggle in 
our beloved country for the overthrow of this iniquitous system of human 
bondage. 

In one of the lower counties of North Carolina there was a meeting called 
Old Neck, which was a stronghold of slavery. The leading members of this 
meeting, it appears, had conferred together and adopted the ingenious policy of 
not disputing with any one on the subject, saying their slaves were their property 
and they had a right to hold them and would hold them.' 

Aaron Lancaster, then on a religious visit in those parts, soon after attended 
the meeting of Old Neck, where he found it laid upon him by the Divine Master to 
testify against the sin of slavery, and the unrighteous conclusion of the members 
of that meeting, repeating their words: '-That the .slaves were their property, 



NOTES. 28' 



they had a ri^ht to hold them and ihey would hold them," that it was offensive 
to the Divine sight etc., and as proof of the truth of what he had said to them, he 
had a sign to give them, viz : That the house in which they were then assembled 
would be blown down within a short period of time, which he named. A friend 
who was at the meeting, and heard the remarkable prediction, told me that as 
soon as he had finished his testimony he took his hat. without resuming his seat, 
and went directly out of the house, mounted his horse and rode a%vay. 

Soon after, the meeting broke up, and a council was held by its members as 
to what was to be done. The conclusion was that he was deranged and not fit to 
travel abroad as a minister, and they would stop him, but as they came out of the 
house he was nearly out of sight, and riding very fast, and thus escaped their 
hands. Within the time specified there came a whirlwind and entirely demolished 
the house. The large timbers were scattered around, not far from the place 
where the house stood, and, according to the prediction, not one left upon an- 
other. The lighter materials were carried to a sreat distance. One door was 
found about five miles off. lodged \a the top of a pine tree. Soon after this event 
Aaron Lancaster returned to that neighborhood and finished his visit to the 
meetings thereaway without interruption, and it was not very long before 
Friends of that meeting emancipated their slaves. My first information relative 
to the above mentioned circumstance, was received from some of Aaron Lan- 
caster's children, and was afterwards confirmed by friends living in the neighbor- 
hood, who related the circumstance to me while I was traveling under an ap- 
prehension of religious duty in the southern states during the years of 18-J3 and 
IH-.M, and was in the vicinity of the place where Old Neck Meeting-house stood 
There were friends there alive who had a distinct recollocUon of Aaron Lan- 
caster and his labors in that country. 

Believing it is due to his memory, and Ur- cause ui Uic irutli and righteous- 
ness in the earth, I am inclined to commit it to writing. 

His labors were in accordance with those of the apostles as one of them 
declared— '-The weapons of our warfare are not carnal. Ivat mighty through God 
to the pulling down of the strong-holds." 

May all christians be concerned to act under Uie same influence believing that 
He who has begun the work is able to carry it on to its completion and they that 
trust in the Lord shall not be confounded, 

Daniel Wood. 
Alem Creek (Morrow County, Ohio), .5th mo. 30, 1851. 

XXIL 

The following poem was written by Aaron Lancaster Benedict, in 1838, while 
waiting on the banks of the Ohio River. He had accompanied John Green, alias- 
Eliaska Young, a fugitive .slave, to Ripley, O., to assist him to cross the river and 
get his wife and young child from bondage. The wife resided eighty miles from 
the river and the fugitives were a week late in returning to the river. A. L. 
Benedict rowed the skiff across each night until they came. This expedition so 
aroused the animosity of the Kentucky slaveowners against him. that a standing 
reward of •fl.OOO was offered for his head. 

Beneath me, calm and restful roll 

The Ohio's pearly, chrystal waves; 
Beyond is heard the ceaseless wail 

Of tasked and fettered slaves. 



288 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

Among those hills on yonder shore, 

I see the tyrant's dwelling pliice; 
And scattered o"er those lields, I mark 

The sable forms of Afric's race. 

Ol as I view those dark abodes 

or tyranny, and lust, and pride, 
Where many a weary, friendless slave 

Has toiled, and wept, and l)led, and died, 

Tis not in lanKuafre to describe 

The strong emotions of my soul: 
Where the lorn captive toils and bleeds 

Throughout a weary course of years. 

The ground I stand upon is free, 

The very air I breathe is pure, 
There is no taint of slavery here. 

No stripes, no bondage to endure. 

]}ut Oh! across that tranquil stream, 

What anguish, and what wrongs are there I 

What tears of blood: what groans and sighs 1 
What sounds of woe, and dire despair! 

How long, O Lord, how long before 

Thou'lt break the cruel bands apart. 
Thai bind the slave in bondage down. 

And crush his aching, broken heart"' 

O! when wilt thou arise for these, 

Thy suffering, abject, out-cast poor. 
And break the yoke, and bid them wear 

The tyrant.s galling chains no more? 

Haste! haste, O Lord, avenge their wrongs! 

And let the bleeding captives free; 
To every fettered slave proclaim 

A happy, joyous jubilee. 

XXIII. 

On 9ch mo. 24. 1829, Moses Lancaster gave a Power of Attorney to his son, Moses 
Lancaster .Jr., of Norlhern Liberties. Philadelphia, to sell and convey three acres 
of land in Richland Township, purchased of Paul PVeed, April 9, 1785. and 'also 
to .sell his stock, farm utensils, household goods, kitchen furniture, and convert 
all his personal estate into money, and with the proceeds thereof to pay his just 
debts, etc., and to invest tha net i-emainder thereof at interest for the support 
and maintenance of the said Moses Sr. during his natural life. Moses Jr. to be 
accountable to the Executors and Administrators of his said father for the faith- 
ful execution of said trust.' 

On October .5, 1849, Moses Lancaster Sr., of Milford Township, by his attorney, 
Moses Lancaster- Jr., of Northern Liberties, conveyed the above mentioned three 
acres of land to Christian Bertles. 



NOTES. 289 

The death of Rachel, wife of Moses Lancaster Sr.. was probably the cause of 
the sale of the above property. 

XXIV. 

The McCarty family- is probably decendecl from the ancient family of Mac- 
Carthy, which was the dominant family in Desmond, or South Munster, Ireland, 
from the period of the establishment of surnames down to the reign of Henry 
VIII. They derive their descent and surname from Cartbach. son of Saorbhrethach 
or Justin, who was born in 969 A. D. The name is modernized as MeCarty, Mc- 
Cartie, MacCartney, Carty, etc. 

According to family tradition, Silas McCarty left Scotland, when about 
fourteen years old, with his brother Roland, and settled in Ireland for a few 
years. They afterwards emigrated to America. Roland settled in New Jersey, 
and Silas settled in Pennsylvania. 

On an old map of Bucks Co., Pa., dated March 11, 1724, Silas McCarty is repre- 
sented as the owner of a tract of land in the southwestern part of Plumstead 
Township, near the Buckingham line. 

On March :^. 1738, John Thomas and Richard Penn, conveyed to him 31.5 acres 
of land in Haycock Towhship. He gave one acre of this tract to William Bryan, 
Isaac Evans, and others, in trust, for the use of the Baptist Congregation at New 
Britain, upon which to erect a church and also to be used as a burying ground. 

The old log church has been gone many years. Silas McCarty, and Sarah, his 
wife, are pi'obably buried in the graveyard, although the names on the stones 
have become obliterated, which renders the fact uncertain. The records of the 
New Britain Baptist church .show that Sarah McCarty untied with the congrega- 
tion, "July ye 16th, 17.55. ■' Silas died in April, 17.50. His son, Carroll McCarty. 
and Robert Thompkins, were the executors of his will, and Carroll became the 
owner of the farm. The children of Silas and Sarah McCarty were: Ja/iuti. born 
Jan. 1, 1725: ,Silas, born June 1(5, 172"; Carroll, born Sept. 15, 1729: Jienjamin, born 
Oct. 5, 1731: Lydia. born Oct. 11, 1733: Elisabeth, born Oct. 30, 1735; Ikinnah, born 
Dec. 0,1737; William, horn Feb. 29, 1739; Thomas, born April 12, 1741, (married 
Elizabeth Lancaster); Peter, born Nov. 13, 1742; and Paul, born April ;i9, 1744. 

XXV. 

Will of Thomas McCarty. 

The original document is in the pos.session of Wilson Spencer, Galva, 111. 
In the name of God, Amen, 

I, Thomas McCarty, of Muncey Creek Township, in the County of Lycoming, 
and state of Pennsylvania, Yeoman, considering the uncercainty of the moral life, 
and being of sound memory and perfect mind: blessed be Almighty God for the 
same. Do make and publish this my last will and testament, in m.uuier and form 
following, that is to say: 

First I direct that all my funeral expenses and all my just and honest debts 
be paid by my executors. 

Secondly I give and bequeath to my beloved wife. Elizabeth McCarty. one 
room down-stairs and two up, with their usual furniture and beddiag, and such 
privileges of the use of the house and cellar as may b3 necessarv, with six cows 
well kept, one horse fit for my said wife to ride, with sufficient of bread and meat, 
of the best kind, she to have the rooms in the house where I now live and 



290 THE LANCASTER FAMILY. 

creatures kept on the sainc premises, on that purl which I shall bequeath to my 
son Job and he is to pay her six pounds per year as long as she may live. All 
these emoluments and privileores to be for the use of my said wife and such of my 
daughters as may continue unmirriea an;l continue to live with their mother. 
But if my said wife should marry, then my will is, that she shall quit the premises, 
taking with her the furniture of one room, one cow, and one riding beast, and to 
have six pounds per year paid her by Job. All the above to be taken and considered 
in lieu of dower. 

Thirdly I give and bequeath to my daughters Phebe and Mary each of them a 
good eight day clock with a neat case. 

Fourthly I give and bequeath to my daughter Sarah, twenty dollars, and to 
my grand-son Samuel Foulke, twenty dollars, and my grand-son Thomas Foulke. 
twenty dollars, to be p lid by my executors within ten years after my decease. 

BMfthly I give and bjriueath to my son Samuel McCarty fifty acres of land be 
the same more or less, it being the same on which his black-smith shop now 
stands, to him and his heirs in fee. 

Sixthly [ give and bequeath to my son Silas two hundred and lifty pounds, 
to be paid to him by my executors within three years after my decease; what 
moneys I am indue my son Silas to be included in the above mciutioned sum. 

Seventhly I give and bequeath to my two sons John and Thomas, forty acres 
of land to them and their legal i.ssue as tenants in common, but for want of legal 
issue, or if one of them should die without issue then and in that case they 
are to be considered as joint tenants and not as tenants in common, to include 
the mills with iheir appurtenances, to join an improvement made by my son Joel, 
and the widow Robb"s lands, each long line to join the creek for which they shall 
pay my executors seven-hundred pound in manner following, to-wit: One hundred 
per year for each tlve years next after my decease, then the remaining two- 
hundred pounds to be divided into five yearly annual payments, the last payment 
to be made ten years after my decease. 

Eighthly I give and bequeath to my son Joel one hundred pounds to be paid 
to him by my executors in manner following to-wit, twenty-five pounds one year 
after my decease, and the remainder in three equal annual payments the last 
payment to be paid four years after my decease. 

Ninthly 1 give and bequeath to my son Benjamin twenty-live acres of land to 
include the improvements made by Joel; the lines to remain as they are now 
run, to him and his heirs in fee for which he must pay my executors forty pounds 
five years after my decease and have possession of the house and one-half of the 
land immediately after my decease, and of the other half two years after-wards. 

Tenthly I give and bequeath to my son James two-hundred pounds to be paid 
to him by my executors in manner following to-wit, fifty pountls two years after 
my decease, and the remainder at twenty-five pounds per year until paid, the 
last payment to be made eight years after my decease. 

Eleventhly I give and bequeath unto my sons David and Je.sse fifty acres of 
land in the forks of the creek to be held by them in the same manner I have 
directed John and Thomas to hold their's and David and Jesse to pay nothing, 
and Job to give them two good cows and a horse between them when they may 
stand in need of them. 

Twelfthly I give and bequeath to my five daughters that now live with me 
to-wit, Jane, Elizabeth, Hannah, Martha, and Lydia; sixty pounds apiece to be 
paid to them within ten years after my decease, and my daughter Jane ten years 



NOTES. 291 

after my decease to have the clock now in my house. 

And it is further my will and I direct that ray son Job shall give each of his 
sisters last named, immediately after the death of their mother, one cow, two 
sheep, a good beJ and bedding, a low priced pair or case of drawers, three chairs, 
and one breakfast table each, and if my daughters remain single and unmarried, 
Job is to lind seed and sow them one acre of flax every year, and if some of them 
marry, the rest to have in proportion, and find them house-room and tire-wood, 
and if it should not suit Job lo have them in the house with him he shall build 
them a good convenient house, between the mills and barn, plant them an orchard 
of one hundred apples trees, opposite the east end of the barn, the hou.se to be 
on the same side of the road, and And them sufficient of good fire-wood ready 
prepared for the tire and laid at the door; and give them the wool of two sheep 
yearly each of them and pi-epare them a garden well manured and keep it so and 
keep each of them a cow as he kept his own both winter and summer as long as 
they remain single and unmarried. 

And lastly I give and bequeath to my son Job all the residue of my estate, 
both real and personal, of whatsoever sort or kind it may be, or wheresoever it 
may be, he complying with the above and before mentioned terms of this my last 

will and testament; and paying to my executors the sum of six-hundred and 

tifty pounds in manner following, the said sum to be divided in ten yearly pay- 
ments or parts, the first part or pajment to be made one year after my decease, 
and the last, ten years from the time of my decease. 

And further it is my will and I hereby direct that Job shall have his grain ground 
at the mill left to John and Thomas toll free during the life of his mother, and 
after that, only what he may want ground for the u.se of his family. 

And further it is my will and I direct that if my children or any of Lhem shall 
make any charge or demand for any lime they have lived with me after they 
were of age, that the same shall be deducted out of what I have given them by this 
my will. And if there should remain any money in the hands of my executors 
after paying my debts and legacies as before directed they shall pay the same to 
Job. 

And I hereby appoint my son John McCarty. and William McCarty jointly 
my sole executors of this my last will and testament 

In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal the fifth day of the 
seventh month 1803. 

Thomas McCaiity. 
[Seal] 

Signed, sealed and to be published, for the purpose above mentioned in the 
presence of 

KIjLis Walton. 
Aakon Patterson. 



I]>^1JKX. 



Abbot, f'hai-lcs 11. iin<l Estbor A. . . . 1 1'.i 

A(laiiis, Suiimi'l and I'Aa 2o() 

AlUcrtson, Chalklfv and Aim.. UW, 101 

Charlus S. ami Sarab 101 

" .Joliii .1. and Elizabelli 101 

Allen, James .1. and May L ir>;i 

" .bxnu'S T. and Kntii l.")2 

• " Marniaduku \V. and 8arab. VM) 

" Tbonias I., and Sarab ].U'> 

" Thomas I. and Sarali K. !:!(">, l:!7 
" Thomas L. and Susanna .M. 

I:i.'>, l:;(; 

" William an<l Sarali lo.'i 

All, (ieor^'r and Kva 270 

All, (iuy and Laura .) Kil, 270 

All, Siflney and Dora 270 

Ambler, Andrew and Marv 110 

David .1. and Caroline 110 

Edwin M. and Annie F.... 110 

Evan .1. and Mary :".0, 120 

" Isaac K. and I'^li/a 110 

" .losi'idi M. and llaniiab HO 

Lewis .1. and Rachel 120 

" Lewis .1. and Kcbei'ca 120 

Amiable, .John and Ka(dicl 2l(i 

Arnold, .Mlierl L. and Alma II ].')7 

Asliton, Samuel and .bine 1 Hi 

" Thomas 117 

Alkinson, Israel and Esther II 

Anten. Lucretia I IdO 

15ailey, George K. ami Martha. . 177, 178 

Thomas and Hannah ;{1 

•losliua and Sarali Is2 

Baker, (ieoive and .laiic 2;j7 

IJalch, Charles and Harriet lo7 

Balderston, ladwanl and Elizabeth. S.t 

" William and Sarah \V Hi) 

Bamey, .losbua C, and May F 1.>1 

Barnes, Frank and Mary K 245 

Barnelt, William and .\iiianda :iS 

Bartholomew. Charles and Jane ... 2ol 

Barton, Aaron and Kate 51 

Isaac V. and Laura 51 

" John W. ami Nancy .51 

■' Vernon ami Marv K 5:! 

Bayley, Mary 2:i2 

Beal, Absalom and Julia E .51 

Beale, Benjamin and Kachcl 20 

Beaumont, E. and Manila M (i5 

Beckett, Georf^e W. and Mary B 175 

Beebe. Ernest and Martha E". 240 

licer. Forest and .Mary 17:i 

Beeslev. Doctor and .Vlinira 22i; 

Bell, Stanley and Hatiie 102 

I'.enediet, Aaron and l-^sther IMO 

Aaron and I'hebe H... ].s5, IsC) 

" Charles B. and Cora E 1^7 

" Charles B. and Laura E... I.s7 



E.lu.iiil \.:>n<\ Susan 188 

i;ibcrt L. and Martha. . 18:5.188 

(iriHith (i. and Ella 188 

Livius A. and Mary 187 

Livius A. and Mary H 187 

Livius A. an<l I'enelope 187 

Livius A. and Kaidiel 187 

Walter L. and Kate ]•:.. 18:5.188 

Bennett. Nathan and Lucy 77 

William and .lane 77 

Benson, Jesse and Mary 1) 4:3 

" Levi L. and ICli/abeth 4:5 

Levi L. and Minerva H.. 4:5,44 
Dr. Levi L. and Sarah E.... 181 

Heiitz, Edward and .Icniiie 70 

BiMiy, (ieortje and Kuth M ICH 

Berj^er, Lovd C. and \'ictoria 214 

Bessev, Elizabeth M • ■ • ■ . . 179 

Best, b. K. and Mary E 45, 4() 

Bety, .loliii and .lane 251 

Bciy. .lohn W. and Anna 252 

Be\"cn, Frank and Ella 148 

Bewlev. Nathan and Eliza M 250 

Billashaw, Ra(dlel J 2:!1 

Blackburn. Thomas and Hannah... 228 

Billiiiiislee, Jesse ami Mary 58 

Blair: .lohn and Mary ' 52 

Bortle. .lohn and Eliza J 72 

Bostwiek. Claylon I), and Angeline. 168 

r. H. and Kuth C 1C8 

Bourne, Ivlward and Henrietta 0:5 

]5owdeii, Edwin and Matilda 125 

Bovle. .lohn and Herniia .M 149 

Braddock, Biasilla and Lydia 94 

Braily, Thomas and Mafff^ie 67 

Brenneman, I'earv S. and Lotta 159 

I'erryS. and Lillian R 159 

Brooks, Laura 77 

Brown, David and Jennie 84 

David and .Sarah 82,8:5 

David J. and Anne E 86 

David J. and .Vnna M 86 

luisor and IClizalK'th R GO 

Frank and Clara 127 

:' ( ieoi'f^e and .\nn E 85 

(leor,i<e and Mary 248 

Henry T. and Mary 87 

.lohn and Mary B." 8:5 

John H. and Mar^'aret 220 

" .lohn S and Harriet 247 

John W. and Lydia T 84 

'■ .lohn \\'. and Rosalind 248 

Mary 2:58 

.Murray W. and Rhodilla .. 20i 

I'aul T. and Anna »4 

Roljert V. and Mary B 87 

Robert i': and MarvR... so, 6/ 
Ruth ,/ 



Samuel II. and Elizabeth.. S7 

William II. and Klizaheth . si 

Buekiiipiliam. Ensreiie and Maria L. :;'.) 

Budd, Josepli and Marv K 2;!:; 

Bunker, Bert A. ami Myrtle I'.M 

Burt, Daniel and Tracy 226 

" Harry and Ilatiie 22(> 

" Marvin 22(> 

" Silas and Clara 226 

Burton, I)ov(^ and Mary 15 .V_' 

<!eorKe L. and Allie r,r, 

" Joseph G and Ca.sandra... (14 

" Thomas W. and Km nia t>4 

Butler. William and .Sarali 226 

Caller, .1. M. and Mary 2.')8 

(-'arter, Jame.s and .lul'ia -I:? 

Cassell, W. B. and Josephine 171 

Chadwiek, William and Sarah A l.'iT 

Chaney. .Vbsolem and Rebeeea. . . 71, 72 

Chase, E. C. and Anna J 177 

Chauneey, I'lorence It 161, 16.'> 

Clady, Jacob and Mary • ]<,17 

Clark, Casandra '. 7s 

" Douglas and Hannah 7;) 

" Henry W. and Sarah 7S 

" .lames and Kate 79 

Margaret 2:VI 

Nathan A. and .Vlicc 7'.i 

" \'orhees and .hme 7'.i 

Clawson, Cornelius !ind Martha 76 

" Cornelius and Mary , I 76 

" George and .Mai issa 7(i 

" Kev. Samuel and Harriet .. 76 

Clayton, Paul and Helen E s-l 

" William ;ind Ellen 211 

Coldrider, John and Florence B (,;, 

Comstock, Sherman and .Vnna 17:! 

William and l':iizabeth 17:1 

Cook, John and Cnristiana 2ls 

Cook, Truman and .Vsenath nis 

Coole, Vini'ent M. jind Mary E -17 

Cooms, Thomas and Harriet 204 

Cone, Aaron and Matilda l.'>:^ 

Birthday and Etta Ms 

" Birtlidav and Mary 116,147 

" Corydon and Sarah l."iO 

" Crocker ami Anna E 1-17 

i;iijah and inien l.")0 

" Elijah and Mary 1 1.», 1 16 

" (ieorije I", and Nellie I.'iO 

" John E. and Ada lis 

" Salmon anil Nancy lui 

" Thomas and Rachel 1 1'.i 

" Thomas and Hat tic .M l.'iO 

" William and Minnie 117 

Cooper, Charles and Hannah S<S, 270 

" Homer E. and Mary 2:12 

" James and !\Iartha A 209 

Cope, Mathias ami Hannah 2.')}, 2.Vi 

Cope. Sherman and Felicia IS6 

(Sorbin. George and I'hebe 2:17 

Corbin, V\'illiani and Nellie .V 7.') 

Gorman, Caleb C. and Ann 1*2 c^i^ 

Corson, Walter and Anna lui 

Cott, John and Lucetta 219 

Coultas, E. D. and Ellen 2:17 

Covell , A. R. and May 160 

Cowgill, Abram 2:11 

•' Isaac ami Jane 2:1! 

Cowl, John and Martha .'>7 

Cowlcs, Jabez and Jane 197 



Crai?r, Mrs. Daniel 217, 218 

Crawl'onl, Howard and Clara 68 

Cream.ir, John and Emma 64 

Crew, Dr. Samuel and Jane 179 

Croasdale. Robert- R. and .VnnieL.. 11,5 
Croft. Clayton I. and :Marv M... 152.153 

Croft, Samuel M. and Ruth M 1.52 

Crozier, James and Ann 227 

" Joshua and Mary 228 

Cummins. I,evi and Sarah 129 

:' Reuben and Jane 128, 129 

Thomas and Hannah 129 

Cnnnintrham. Harry and ICdith 2.52 

Davies, Edward II . ! 173 

OliverL 178 

" Samuel and Martha 172 

Davis, James and Stella 161 

I )avis, Mary E 2;!4 

1 )ay. John W. ami Nona B 2:15 

Deacon, Henry and Anna 9;? 

Henry and IClizabeth 9.3 

Henry and Mary 93 

Israel and Rebecca 93 

Deaver, Georse and Soi)hia 07 

Deitey, J-ouis and \iola 252 

Denny. Eli ami Ruth M 151 

Desmond. Eavene 167 

Deweese. H. E. and Lizzie 112 

Dewey. Wilber and I'hel)e 200 

Deyo, DeWitt and Ann ^■ 156 

Dickerson, \'ir!^inia 77. 78 

Dimm, Benjamin E. and lannui 261 

" Charles A. and Cora 261 

" Charles and .lennie 261 

(ieorge C. ami Harriet E 261 

Thomas and Phebe A 260 

William D. and Nannie 261 

Doak. John and Nellie M 219 

Dodson, Amasaand Kalherine 209 

McCarty and Jane 210 

Dolton, Edwiii and Cora 216 

Frank and Sarah 216 

" Thomas .\. and ICmma 216 

Thomas and Mar.Lcaret. 215,216 

Doman, William and Clara 79 

Donahue, Patrick and .lennie 212 

Donovan, John and Emma 151 

Dorland, Seborn and Marttia 177 

Doudna, .lesse and Rachel 43 

Doudna, Knowis and Family 43 

Doyle, John and Martha .) .". 244 

Dullield, Charles B. and Gertrude.. 228 

Dunbar \\'illiam and i^ai'ah K 217 

Dunlai>, Charles and Mattie 251 

Harris and Lottie 251 

" W. C. and Lucy ]-: 2.51 

'• Calvin and Margaret 263 

Dunott, Dr. and Sidney P ]3S 

Dtuiott. Thomas .1. and' Elizabeth... 1;19 

Dunsmoor, Samuel and Sarah 126 

Ivirly, Robert M. and Jane L 33 

ICarly, Robert M. and Mary V 33 

Easley, Mrs. (iraee 238 

Eeoir, .loel P. and F^mmarene 132 

,lohn T. and Laura B 131 

" Thomas and Sarah 130 

" Wesley B. and Clara A 131 

" William and Charity A 1;^,1 

Elliott, Erank and Ida ." 2:10 

James H. and Marv E 230 

John W. and Ochsa 230 



Ely, H. S. and Siinih '>:! 

Ely, Tliomns luifi Ann 71 

Kiiiloy, Williiiin and Ann 92 

"' William and Annio 92 

Emmons, Harry and Saraii V. 26 

Engle, Tylee and Annie 92 

Evans, Amos and Kt'becpa 91 

Everutt, Jesse and Raidiel 2-IG 

Eagne, Wesley and (^ora A 22;i 

Fanier. Edward S. and Maryle <; 147 

Federlioof. George H. and CliarU)ttc 2.')1 

•: Harry and Ella 2r)l 

Fenimore, Isaac and Sarah — 

Finley, Harriet 77 

Fisher, riiillip K. and Ennna T 22;j 

William and Ann E... 181,1)^2 

Fleming, Alherl and .lane W.i 

Harper and .Jennie 19-1 

Lester and I'.tla 194 

" James and Kachel 192 

" Una aiKl orpha 194 

Grant M. and Matilda 47 

" William and Martlia A :!S 

Fletcher, Milan I), anil Maud I(i2 

Walter E. and Millieent . . 162 

William and Helsey 162 

Floyd, Henry an<l Elixa 2:!7 

Foard, lienjaniin F. and Ellinore... (i'l 

Charles K. and Laura \'. . . . 'tS 

" Rev. Daniel A. and Mary A .'>» 

" F. T. and Emma 65 

" (ieorge H. anil Daisy 59 

•' .lohn H. and Carrie K 05 

" Robert W. anil Sarali — 

Foote, .lolni M. and Eva L 169 

" Levi L. and Hannaii 127 

'• Thomas F 127 

Thomas and Marv .1 127 

•; William 1'. and Hetsey 169 

Ford. Albert and 1-^mnia 6:5. (i-l 

Henjamin L. .ind IClizalieth. 61 
Benjamin L. and MaryE.... 61 

" IJovd and,lulia .57, .'vS 

.lohn M. and Annie 61,62 

" Leonard and Lillie 64 

Robert and Louisa .5,S, 64 

" Robert and Casandra .57 

Svlvesier and Ann 6:{ 

Thomas and .Inlia A 58,00 

Thomas and Marv 63 

" Thomas W. and llarriet. . . 61, 62 

" William and .lennii' 58 

William and Marv .59,65 

Forbes, Claude L. and .Malielle 16.'! 

Fortvvangler, Edgar and Maria .'^ 210 

Foulke, Amasa J. and Relle 236 

Amasa J. and El.zabelli ... Ziij' 

" Amasa J. and Lueetta 236 

" Dr. Antrim and Letitia 30"^ 

" Caldwalladerand Kli/abeth 232 

'■ Charles W. and Dai.sy 236 

" Chauncy ann Liiln 239 

', David and Mary 115, 116 - 

" David and Miriam ]15_ 

" David H. and Caroline 239 

" Edwin A. and Phelie A. . . . 239 

" Edwin and Margaret 239 

" Francis M. and Cora 235 

" George ami Mary F 235 

" George and Xarcissa .V 235 

" Henry and JIana 31 



Hugh and Flizabelh 116 

Hugli and Klizabeth 208 

Israel and IClizabeth 114 

" .lesse and Mary 235 

" Je.sse and Micha 226 

.lesse A. and Lnla 2;'>5 

.John R and .Mary 235 

" .John K. and Nanev 234 

" .loliii and Lora...." 229 

" .lolui 1.. and Anzonetta.. 30, 31 

" .Jolin iind Sarah 239 

.John W. and Adella.J 231 

" .Joseph and IClizabetli 226 

" .losliua and Sarah A 229 

.Tudall and Sarali 225 

" Milton and .bine 229 

,' Nathan and Martlia J 231 

'■ Nathan W. and ICva E 2:!1 

" Oliver E. and Anna M 234 

Oliver E. and Mary A 234 

" J'arker and .Mary E 234 

" Samuel and .Vnn 225. 22() 

Samuel and IClizalieth 118 

Silas and Catherine 231 

" Silas and .Jane 239 

Silas M. and Marv C 231 

Silas and ."^arah 2;i9 

Tlionias and Sarah 229^ 

" Thomas and Sarah 115 

" William and Carrie 2:'.6 

Willi.im .ind Harriet 102 

William I', and l';iiza .1.... 240, 

" William P. and Laura 239 

William W. and Elizabeth. 31 , 

'" William and Alice 2.5-1 

Frazier, Ruth 238 

Free. Milton and Mary E 38 

Freel, .Joseph and Sarah A 127, 128 

1 reneh, Albert and Clementine 109 

Fricker. .John A. and Adella B 61 

Fritz, .Adam and Elizabeth 2.50 

Fritz, Dani'jl and Sarah .1 2.50 

Fowler. .J. (). and Carrie 70 

Fox, Edward B. and Anita L 83 

•' .Samuel and I'lorence D 81 

" Samuel L. anil Harriet 83 

Fruit, Dr. .John and lamina 2.52 

Gable, I'dward and Alice E 195 

Gale, Leroy and iVlana 193 

.1. Wesli'y and Stella 193 

Gallagher, Ferdinand and Susannah 

205, 271 

Gardner, '^' artalas and Emma J 2:!0 

Martalas anil Mary 230 

" Melanethon and Gleiidora 231 
Melanclhon S. and Bell ... . 230 

(iaskill. George and Rebecca 141 

Geogliehan, Richard and Laura 40 

Gladdiuii, Charles and Marv A 1.59 

Charles B ' 1.59 

GoUiver, Peter and Sarah 124 

(ionder, William and Emma 70 

Gordon, Henry ami Hannah 147 

Gorrell, .J. T. and Mary 70 

Goslin' .Jonathan and Caroline 26 

Grafton, O. and Cora B 172 

Grahame. Israel J. and Jane 110 

Gray. .Martha E 234 

Green, Dr. Archelausand Rachel .. 155 

'• Dr. James and Ann 92 

John 155 



" Milton and Fanny 239 

" Pagf and Tirzali !.')() 

" Martha Kllon 42 

Greenslade, Walter and Olive 7:5 

Gregory, Adoni jail and Margaret J. 177 

" Albert and Anna L 177 

" Brinton and Clara M 177 

" James N. and Anna (' 178 

" Plenny and Ethel 17S 

Gresso, Martha J 171 

Griffin, Blackford and Ruth M 152 

Frederick ir>2 

Griffitt, Everett and xVnna 234 

Gro ver, Mary L &1 

Grubl), Curtis and Ann 227 

Guyton, Augustus and Ellen C (10 

Hadden. George and India 2:il 

Hadley, Herbert and (ieorgia l!SO 

Jeremiah and l';sther 17Vt 

John \V. and Barbara M... 72 

" Samuel S and Leu 179 

Thomas E. and Alice 179 

Hail, George and ICnima lU 

Haines, Ames and Martlia 97 

Halbert. John and Katlierine 02 

Hall, (;. W. and Kli/.abeth V 230 

" Georue and .lulia 71 

" Robert and Laura V 60 

Hamilton. Edward and Amanda... o8 

Hamlin, \\'illiam and Mary 146 

Hamm, Mrs. Annie ". 2:}.S 

Han(;e, David E. and .Sarah J 203 

Hance Kdward 203 

Hanes, John and ."^ophia 19S 

Haney, John Maria 261 

Hargrove, .S. J', and Mary 2.'i« 

Haring, Charles C. and Annie 2.')9 

Harleman, Edwin and .Susan C 210 

James L. and Elizabeth... 210 
Richmond \V. and Martha 210 

Harper Xatlian and Eliza bctli .s2 

Nathan and Sarali S2 

Harris. Andrew and Carrie 2.')0 

John li. and Abigail 2-")0 

" Theodore and Lucy 2.'il 

" Thomas and Ermai'ine 2.")0 

Harrison, .John and Elizabeth 214 

Harton, .lames F. and Clara B 220 

Harvey, Sarah 2.'>7 

Ilasley, Thomas and Martha 2-')S 

Hastings, Silas and Serenia 229 

Hawthorne, Sheridan and Laura C 70 

Hayes, T. and Lucy 26.') 

Hazard, Francis and Angeline 21.5 

Hazeltine, A.sa and Anna L 131 

Hazzard, Milan and Elizabeth 196 

Hcaeock, .Joel and Abigail 208 

Hearn, James A. and Caroline — 

Heason, Harvev and Eva M 262 

Heess, Albert F 243 

Henrv A 243 

" JohnK 243 

Theodore and Elizabeth.. 242 

Heitmau, Sarah 191 

Hendon, Benjamin and Eliza A 70 

" Carleton and Emma L 71 

" Elkanah and Sarah 71 

Henry c:. and Bell 70 

" Hezekiah and Charitv A.. 

'.... 53, 70 

" James and Sarah E 71 

" Joshua and Marv 69 



Henlings, Col. William and Marv. . . 92 

Henry, William and Ida M ". . . . 230 

Herring, C 1). and Sarah 209 

Hester, Christian L. and Esther II.. 211 

Heverlo. -Andrew .1. and Marv R 194 

William an<l PhebeM 191 

Hicks, Penrose and Klizabeth 116 

Hickson, David and Hattie 193 

Hill, William and Adalaide 109 

Hilliard. George B. and Rosina 267 

Hillis, Samuel E. and Amy 136 

" Thoma.s and Anna E 130 

" William S. and Sarah L 136 

Hinkle, Casperand Amanda 253 

Casper 2.53 

Samuel and Mary 253 

' ' Theodore ." 2.5:^ 

Hites, Franklin !ind .Vnna 73 

Thomas P. and Mary R 73 

Iloag, B. F. and Susan II 211 

Hobbs, Clarence and .\da C 62 

Hollman, Albert W. ami Leah M... 214 
Holder. William (J. and Elizabeth.. 224 

Holland, .lames and Florence 147 

Holland. Martha M 65 

Hollowell, .lames E. and Emma W. . 96 

Hooi>s, Wesley and Emma 195 

Hoopes, Ellis and (Jrace 238 

William and Marv 238 

Ellis ." 238 

Horn, Blanch 239 

House, Bradley M. and Ophelia 156 

" Page M. and ,\ddio 1,56 

Hoover, Daniel and Mary R 161 

Lowell and Clementine 109 

Mary 161 

rioxie, Henry N. and Anna 87 

Hoyt. I'enliuand and Annie T Ill 

Hudnut. Kdgar and (iay 73 

Elmer and Ch'loe 72 

Peter and l';iizabeth 72 

Hull'ord. Alice V 162 

Hull, Herbert and Frances 255 

Rachel 255 

Hulme, John K. and Rebecca F 86 

Hunsberger. Herbert and Jennie... 200 

Hunt, Arthur B. and Jennie 212 

Hunt, Dr. Itobert and Martha 32 

Robert W. and Eleanor 32 

Huntington, Rhoda 1.55 

Hutzog, V. S. and Caroline 138 

Hyde, Edward and IClizabeth. . 1.53, 1.54 

Ihrie, Judsje and Elizabeth 122 

Iliff, Joseph and Maldda J 125 

" J. Edgar and Flora R 179, ISO 

Irvin, .lames and Catherine 265 

Jackson, (tcorge E. and Mary C 228 

James and Harriet 60 

William H. and Edna 239 

Jacoby, John and Man ha 256 

James, Harry C. and Anna I) 210 

Jenkins, Algernon S. and .Vlice A.. 27 
Algernon S. and AnnaM.. 27 

" Charles F. and Maria G 28 

Charles F. and Mary 27 

Charles (}. and Elizabeth L 221 

Edward A. and Ellen 29 

Elishaand Elizabeth 221 

■' George H. and Jcs ie 29 

" Hf)ward M. and Miirv A . . 27. 28 

John S and Rhoila A 221 

" Sarah 154 



'• 'riionias A. iiml .Miriam . . '2.S, 29 

" Williiiiu and {-'atlmrine 29 

Wallor II. and Ksther :W 

Jessup, Cliarli'.'; II ami K<isa .1 lilO 

.Tewftt. Samuel I*, and Small P l.'i;', 

Johns, Edwin W. and Mary 21(1, 271 

" El i/.aljoth 2.')7 

Johnson. Anthony and Klizaln-lh.. lis 
" Ik'n.janiin and .\bitrail. . . . 117 

" ]5fnjamin and Kloi.sa 222 

" Bcn.iamin and Tacy 120 

" Casper and Mary 117, lis 

" Charles and Mazio Kis 

David and Matilda ]i« 

" David and Susan lis 

" (iil)son and Sarah lis 

" John K. and Mary A oS 

" Josi'ph and Ann IIS 

" Joseph and Hannah lis 

" Joseph II. and I.vdiaS ISS 

Luey ■ 129 

•' Milton and ICveline lis 

Milton and Mary lis 

" Mnrrav and X'ina 1(19 

(). (i. a'nil i;\iih (• 1C)S 

" Samuel and .Margaret 117 

" • \V. K. and ( 'asandra -u 

Jones, David and Mary K . 1(11 

Frank S. and Nellie H Iss 

" James K. and Achsah \~Ci 

William and Sarah l:!0 

Judkins, Anna 2(>:! 

Kahler, Walter and ICtta M 2()() 

Keese, Isaac W. and Katie isi 

" John and Sarah ISO 

Riehardandfiulielma M isO, isl 

Samuel J. anil l^veretta isl 

Keeler. William J. and Mary 1:11 

Kelly, Daviil and Mary K. (12 

" " I' red and Caroline 199 

Frank and Florence S 154 

" Susan 2:!S 

Thomas (1. and Klizabeth. . . 2(is 

Kemp, (ieorf.'e and (iertrude 215 

" Nelson and Anna K 215 

Samuel and Martha M 62, ft! 

William and Alice M (>2 

Kempler. Julius and Laura G (iO 

Kent, Kllis C. and Letitia :!1 

Kesler, Horace 2;!7 

John li. and Ann. 2:!(>, 2:17 

Sumner and Ettic 2:'.7 

Kille, Henry and Sarah 91 

Kirkland, Joseph and .Mary 7S 

Kirme, E. D. and Florence S 154 

Kileley, Isaac and Phehe 214 

" Jame.s and Isabel 243 

Joel and Isabel 214 

" Joseph and Elizabeth 243 

Joseph .Land ICleauor 244 

Kline, Frank and Martha 265 

Knitfht, Charles and Tacy 115 

Randolph P. and'Carolinc.. 60 

" L'pton K. and ,\nnie 59 

Wesley and Harriet T 59 

" Wesley and Laura 59 

William E. and Ada 200 

Charle.s L. and Anna 26S 

William B. and Lydia 268 

Lancaster, Aaron 196 

" Aaron and Adeline 39, 40 

" Aafon and Hannah 50, 51 



.\aron and Mary 198, 199 

.\aron and Sarali.. 143,144, 145 

Amos 19S 

lieiijamin and Hannah 1S9, 190 

lU'njainin and Martlia 50 

Bcn.iamin and Kachel.. 34,35 
Benjamin and Rebecca J.. .51 

Benjamin an<l Sarah M 52 

( 'harles V.. and Emma .\ 56 

Charles I",, and Laura U 52 

Charles I'., and Uacdicl.. .. 26 

Charles F. and llatlie 200 

Charles M. and .Maynie 199 

I'harles and Rosina 201 

Charles W. and Anna E... 12S 

Clarence and Delia 40 

Clement S 13S 

Columbia and Rosanna 190, 191 

I'M ward and Julia .5S 

Kdward and Sarah P 26 

IClei.<;ure and Maria 196 

IClias and Martha A 69 

El ias and Rel lecca 69 

Juioch and Mary 66 

Eugene and Helen M 40 

Frank and Cora .52 

(Jeortre A. and Nellie 199 

(ilen A. and .Minnie 199 

Harry F. and I'lorenee E. . ,56 

llenrv C. and Annie S 13K 

Isaac*. 197 

Isaiah and Nancy A 37 

Israt'l and Frances 103 

Israel and Hannah 102 

Jacob and Rebecca 135 

Jacob B. and Bidinda (J 137 

.lames B. and Minnie 199 

.lames and Elizabeth 51 

James and Ro.xo .V 51 

James 11. and Katharine.. .51 

.lessc and Constance 35 

Jesse and l<:iizabelh 37 

.(esse and < leorRia .\ 39, 45 

Jes.se and Hannah 37, 3H 

Jesse an<l Marv 36 

Job and Sarah .' 123, 124 

John and Elizabeth 80 

John I), ami Martha 38 

.lohnand Elizabeth 139 

John and Hannah 139 

John and Mary A 10, 44 

.lohn and .Marv A 67 

John (X and .Maf^gie 6S, 69 

John P. and Alice 104 

John W 39 

John W. and Keturah 26 

John W. and Sarah A 26 

Jordan an<l Maria 205 

Joseph and Elizabeth.. 197, 198 

Joseph and .Mary 133. \M 

Joseph and Sarah 48, 49 

.loshiia A. and Itebecca 57 

Knowles and Sarah 25 

Leonard and Emma 69 

Levi and Letitia 125 

I>ouis M. and Emma 56 

Morris and Alfretta 10-1 

Morris ami Rachel 103 

Moses and Rat^hel 201, 202 

Mo.sesand Su.san 202, 203 

Nathan and Reltecea 69 

J^elsou W. and Clara B. . 55, 50 



" Palmer and Abigail 197 

Roy S 199 

" Samuel and Jane 52, 53 

" Seneca and Marv 124 

Silas ■ 197 

" Thomas 170 

" Thomas and Ann 25 

" Thomas B. and Caroline.. 6(i 

" Thomas and Cyntlia 196 

" Thomas K. and Margaret 54, 55 

" Thomas and Martha :>1 

" Thomas K. and Mary J.. 54, 55 
" Thomas E. and Nettie C... 56 

" Thomas aud Phebe 

18, 19, 20, 21, 22 

" Thomas K. and Rebecca K. 

26 

" Thomas and Sarali 23. 24 

" Thomas and Sussanah i:!7 

" Wait 191 

" William 37 

" . William B. and Bertha 52 

" William K. and .Julia .58,68 

" William F — 

" William 1". and Kinma 46 

" William and Rachel 103 

William W. and Mary A. . . 12)S 

Lane, Sarah 40 

Langsford, Anna 191 

Lee, James B. and Mary M Is3 

" Jane '. 77 

" Jessie W and Catharine 60 

" John and Klizabelh 42 

John I>. and Marv 60,61 

" John and Mary 41 

Leedom, Charles and .lessie 267 

" Charles and J>ydia 266 

" David and I.(niisa 266 

" Edu ai-d and .'^arah 267 

" Jesse and Acsah 266 

Jesse and Elizabeth 266 

" Morris and Cornelia 267 

" Thomasand Hannah.. 267,268 

" Waller and Lottie 267 

" Daniel and Ella 119, 120 

Leeds, Thomas J . and Eva L 178 

Leshorn, Nathaniel and Amaluna.. 169 

Lenz, (irant and Alice 72, 73 

Lentz, Benjamin and Letitia 126 

Lentz, Jacob anil Anna 126 

Levering, (irilliih smd Esther L 189 

Ralph (;. and Clara E 183 

Lewis, Charles and Katharine 41 

Lilly, Elijidi and Mar.^'aret 226 

Linderman, Dr. R. J. aud Marv 2.58 

Linton, Dr. Maurice P. and Ann. .. 

204, 270, 271 

" Dr. Maurice P. and Lvdia. . 204 

Lippencott, Allen an<l Tacv E 8c; 

Henry aud Abiuail W.,. . 84, 8.1 

Littlefleld, (ieor^e and lola 226 

Livezey, Samuel and Marv 114 

Livin,u;ston, Charles N. and Cora L.. 230 
Lloyd, Gideon and Martjaret. . . 112, 269 

" John and Annie 96 

" Ray N. aud Marv 236 

" Samuel and Elizabeth 229 

•' Washington and Rhoda M. 112 

William G 229 

Loomis, Burt D. and Tolantha 160 

" Burt and Rosette 170 

" John D. and Rosalia 158 



" John D. and Rose 170 

Ray and Maretta H 1.59 

Ray and Maryette 170 

Thomas E. and ,\maluna. . 169 

Long, Levi and .\rminta 209 

Lons-streth, Daniel aud ElizabethllO, 270 

Edward T. and Edna B 141 

John L. and Emily 141 

John L. and Rachel . . . 140, 141 

Lott, Dr. Charles and Eliza M 259 

Lovett, Mahlon L. aud Martha 87 

Ludliim, Byron and Lillie 260 

Lukens, C. Francis and Lillie 2.59 

Harry and Mary 259 

" Howard and Mary 259 

" Howard and Susan 2.59 

" John L. and Angelina 259 

Lurner, Will iam and Mary A 69 

Lutterall, Caroline 40 

Mack, Harry and Louella 223 

Mackliu, Charles and Annie 51 

Main, Charles and Lvilia 170 

Manslield, LeRoy and Elizabeth 229 

Marsh , Mary 190 

Marshall, Ralph aud Mary 209 

Martin, .lolin and Mary. '. 172 

Mastt'rs, Parvin antl Mary 244 

Mather John and Tacy 96 

Mat.son, Charles and Estella 165 

Isaac and Mary A 165 

" Meail aud Hattie 165 

Matthews, John D 116 

Morris and l,iiuise 2,54 

.Mead, Anson aiul I'liebe E 43 

Meade, James and Mary 26 

Mendenhall, .losejih aiid Mary 227 

William ami Hannah 103 

Merrill, John and Augusta 252 

McBee, Joseph and Ariel 61 

McCarty, Aaron and Elizabeth 241 

Aliel and .1 ul ia 241 

" Alfred and .Vgnes 2.57 

" Andrew and Cora 263 

Batelle and Helen 262 

" Ben.jamin and Elizabeth.. 

256, 2.57 
Beu.jamiu aud Margaret. . . 213 

Charles L. and Oather 219 

Chester and Marv 223 

" Clarence C ". 219 

David B. and Catherine.... 265 

David L. and Margaret 261 

David and Lvdia 

David W. and Henrietta... 212 

David and Mary 262 

" Diniuer B. andMyra 224 

Edward aud Carrie 220 

" Edward and Ethel 223 

" Edwin and JIaryaret 213 

" Edwin and Sarah 215 

" Ed win and Louise 224 

l<:ilis W. and Leah 213 

" Francis and Luzina 247 

Frederic and Celinda 249 

" Fremont and Bes.sie 248 

" George 263 

George and Elizabeth 2-58 

Harry 265 

Henry 2.57 

" Hiram T. and Rebecca 223 

Horace G 212 

James H. and Mary 219 



'* James L. and Mary '3C):> 

, -" James and Matilda 217 

" James M. and Charlotte... 21:5 

" James and Susan 217 

" James W. and Lucy 2ri6 

" Jesse 26.'> 

" Jesse and Anna 21.5 

" Jesse and Hannah 21.5 

" Jes.se and Margaret 264 

" Jesse and Martha 24:> 

Jesse and Mary 20-1 

" Jesse and K. aiid Ellen E.. 211 

" Job an<l ( u'orf,'ia 242 

" Job and .lane 255 

" Joel and Ann 247 

Joel and Eleanor 240 

" Joel 1'. and .'^arah 241 

John L 219 

" John and Lvde 263 

Jolin W. and Mary 220 

" Jo.seph and Adaline. 242 

Josei)h and Clemantine. . . . 242 

" Josci)h and Mary E 2.56 

" Joseph \V. and Mary 265 

" Josejih and Sarah 2.56 

" Joshua an<l Cynthia 246 

•' Josliiia and Sarah A 246 

Lafayette and Elizabeth... 219 

" Leoiianl and Catherine 218 

" Lewis and Angeline 248 

Lewis and Abi 218 

Louis r. and Lilla 219,271 

" Lyman and Mary 222 

" Martin and Harriet 264 

" Martin and Lydia 264 

" Oliver and Susan 212 

" Oliver and Elenor 255 

" Otis L. and Mary 223 

Orin 1'. antl Klva D 2.58 

Richard 26-J 

Robert 262,26:5 

Robert and E\ izabeth 202 

Russell and Klizabeth 223 

" Samuel <i. and Eleanor 211 

" Samuel G. and Jennie 218 

•' Samuel and Mari,'aret 208 

" 8amuel and Su.san 211 

" Silas and Laura 222 

" Silas and Sarah 246 

" Sylvester 248 

Theodore 265 

'• Thomas and Chloe 249 

Thonnis ami Klizabeth 206, 207 

" Thomas and Margaret 207 

" Thomas and Myrtle 243 

Thomas T. and Phebe 263 

Walker 265 

Wells and Minerva 248 

William 264 

" William C. and Margaret.. 262 

" William and Julia U 265 

McLaln, Hannah 40 

McClintock, Elizabeth 2:58 

McCormick, Frank and Elnora 72 

McCormac, Lizzett 232 

McCubbin, John and Mary 59 

" John and Martha 63 

McFadden, Albert and Lucinda 78 

McLaughlin, James and Lillian 263 

Thomas and Martha 263 

McMichael, David and Martha 2-58 

Alexander 259 



McM alien, Sarah 2:54 

McNieols. ( )liver and Adda 2;i3 

" Wellington and .Sarah 2:5:5 

" William and Margaret 2:53 

William ami Susan 233 

McShani'. William and Sarali 2:55 

Michener, Edgar and Alma F 2:55 

" Lssaae and Alice 97 

Maurice and Hannah 97 

Miller, .lacob and Annie 209 

•' John W. and Martha 08 

Ellir and Theresa 171 

Milliken. Isaac and Ann 265 

Mills, Ivlith 2152 

Mitchell, William and Emma 107 

Molyneux, Joel and Elvira 240 

Moiiigold, Elwood and Elizabeth.. 

229, 230 

George and Phebe 229 

" John and Alice 230 

" Salathael and Margaret 229 

Monro, Robi'rt and IClla 62 

Kdbcrt and .May 02 

Thomas and Sarah 02 

Moore, Andrew J. and Emma 195 

" .losephus 77 

" Nathan 77 

" Peter and Marv 76 

Ralph 77 

" Thomas and Annie 51, 52 

Morelaml. George 1.58 

" ,Iohn and Malissa 1.58 

Weldon 158 

Morse, T. Vernette 1.56 

Morris, Edith 2:52 

John S. and Mary E 83 

" Francis and Mable 163 

Moshier, Charles M. and Ida 106 

Mun.seil, Sarali 197 

Murphey, Aaron and Dorcas 162 

Aaron and Laurinda, 102 

" Addison and Diana 158 

" Addison and l)orca» 158 

" Adilison and Suninda 1.58 

" Benjamin and Emily C. ... 167 

" Benjamin F. and Ettie 168 

" Benjaman and Katharine.. 

159 269 
I5url"llVand ' Mable. '.".'. ..." 165 

" Byron K. and Genett 1(J4 

Cliarles C. and Mable 269 

" Clarence L. and Nancy 100 

" Darius and Sallic 159 

" Im 1 ward and Georgia A. .. . 45 

Kd wan 1 D. and Maud 167 

Frank A. and May 166, 167 

Frank B. and Ida E 107 

" Frank and Minnie 100 

" Franklin A. and Amelia. .. 166 

" Franklin A. and Mary 1()6 

•' (Jeorgc A., Jr., 159 

" George A. and Martha 1-59 

" George M 162 

•' Harvey and Lucinda 100 

" Harvey and Lucinda 165 

" .John B. and Augusta L. ... 1-58 

" .lohn H. and Phebe 209 

" John and Phebe 154,155 

" Jesse M. and Susan R 269 

" Jo.seph and Olive 1()8 

" Ijancaster and Lucinda 164 

" Levi and Mary A 164 



" Levi and Rachel A ICA 

'■ Mahlon and Marv Id:? 

Martill and Marv 2G9 

Milton B. an<l Mattie ]fw 

Mariani and Alice 161,270 

" >foses and Anna l.')7 

" Moses E. and Nettie iri,s 

" Moses and I ,anra 157 

" Moses and Scarab ir)7 

" Mvron D. and Clara If.O 

Timothv and Alice lf>l 

Wcslev J. and Blanche ICO 

" William and Clara 1()6 

" John and Sophia 1G6 

Myer, Jolm and Mary 176 

Nelson , Ann 238 

" Henry and Ann R 73, 74 

" .Tohmithan and Sarah E. ... 74 

Thonnis and Elizabeth 233 

Newell, A sel and .lane IQO 

Charles an<l Cithera... 160,270 

Nicols, .John and Annie 63 

Nixon, Alfred and Annie 178 

" James and Eliza 178 

" .Sam n(d and Martha 176,177 

Norris, ("harlcs and Su.«an 213 

Numliers, Howard and Hattie 62 

O'Bryan, Leon N. ami ."^ada isi 

William and Eva isi 

Ogden, Isaac and .bmi' 219 

" .b)sciili and Hannah 207 

" Tlionias and Letitia 2."d 

Ohl, .lohn and Myrtle 252 

Ohl. Thomas and Sarah 2.V2 

Ohl, Walter and Eflie 2.')2 

Orr, Levi and Lucinda 74 

O.^born, George an<l Sarah 183 

" Wesley and Lenore 1S4 

Ozias, Dr. Geort^e and Nellie 2.')ii 

Palmer, Charles W. and Mary 229 

" .lohn and Francis 26 

Pardoe, Albert and Elh'ii 245 

" Albert and Susanna 245 

" .John and Celinda 245 

John and Harriet 245 

" Joscpli an<l Eliza 245 

" Josejiii and Mary 245 

" William an<l Jane 245 

J*arker, l'>ra and Ao^'cline 215 

Parlctt, David and Mary fiO 

Parry, Charles and .\nna 98, 99 

" " Howard and l<;iizabeth 99 

" Jolinand Anna 99 

" Oliver and Lydia 99 

William and Alice 97, 98 

" William and Catharine 99 

Patee, Elijah ami Annie 151 

Harry 1.51 

" .lolin and Mary 1.51 

Paull, .lolm and Kuth 178 

Paul, William and Taey 99 

Peck, D. A. J . and Ella J 39 

Pemberthy, T. and Clara 200 

Penrose, Evan and Kate 122 

" John and Paulina 122 

Perry, Lewis and Ada 166 

Peters, Charles and Mary 2:'>1 

Peterson, Clarence and Helen 110 

Pettit, Franklin and p::mma 228 

" Milton and Hannali 227 

" William and Kate 228 

Pickering, Henry and Ann 227 



" Francis E. and Ida 176 

" Philan<ler and Lydia 176 

Pickett, James and Hannidi 227 

Piper, Augustus and Marv 62 

Pine, Elmer and Ina ". 230 

Pitfield, William and Ann 88 

Place, Arvid L 171 

" Francis A 173 

Gilford 171 

" Isaac 171 

Maurice and Hannah 171 

" Maurice and Mary 171 

Pleas, Aaron and Ann 174 

" Aaron and Lydia 174 

" Charles E 175 

" Edgar and Minnie 175 

" Elwood and Sarah 174,175 

" Isaac and .lane 170 

" Josepli and .Jennie 176 

Julian 176 

" Maurice and Laura 175 

" Robert and Laura 175 

" Williiim ami Priscilla 173 

" William ami Kuth 173 

Pomcroy, .bimes and and Ida 163 

Pool. Charles and .lane 179 

Porter, Sampson an<l Ruth 78 

Preist, A. C. and Louisa 230 

Pressley. Fraid< L. and Mary 196 

Pressley. 'I'imotliy and Elizaljcth. . . 195 

Price. Ellis and .\nine 230 

Prichanl, Calvin an<I I'^sther 184 

Pyle, Alfred and Helen 41 

'• Frank and Ella 41 

" George and Ella 41 

" Howard and Florence II 

" Hudson and Hester 41 

" Thomas and Sarah 41 

" William and Hester 40 

William and Mary — 

Raley, William and Lydia 229 

Randall. Francis and .Vila 63 

Raseke, Hernuin and Nellie 74, 75 

Raub, Harry and ICmily 44 

Raynor, Charles and Alberta 175 

Rcber, Reuben and Marv 71 

Rector, Charles aiid Phebe 240 

" James and Phebe 240 

Reese, William and Joanna 39 

Repplier, Francis A 138 

" Joseph and Susan 137, 138 

Reynolds, Waring and Annie 66 

Rhodes, Sarah 238 

Ricketts, C. L 78 

" George M 78 

" Nathan and Jane 77 

John E 78 

" Nathan and Ruth 76 

" Ralph and Julia 78 

' ' Samuel 77 

Rider, Henry and Olive 2.33 

Riley, Aaron and Hannah .53 

' ' Job n and Mary 68 

Roath, Harvey and Helen 165 

" Isaac and Frances 165 

" Porter and Loretta 1.58 

Robb. James and Hannah .54 

RoI)erts, Algernon and Elizaljeth. . Ill 

" Amos and Margaret 106 

" Ash ton and Sarah 121 

" Benjamin 21 

" Charles and Elizabeth 113 



" Charles and Jnnie 110 

•' Chark's !Uid Louisa 110 

Daiiit'l imd ElizuU'th 121 

Davifl and Plu'l)e 105 

" Klhvood and Marv ll:>, 114 

Knoch and Helen Ill 

" Evan and Al)i,i;ail 122 

, •' Gnv and Hannah 121 

Hiikh and Alice 112, li:i 

IhiKli and Annie 110 

Isaac and Lonisa Ill 

•lelm and Letitia 11.') 

John and Hannah HI 

Levi and I'liebe 207, 20S 

" Nathan and Marjiaret 120 

" Spencer and Elizabeth 110 

" Spencer and Elizabeth Y. .. 

109, 110 

Stokes L. anil Margaret 121 

Dr. Walter and Lvdia 9fi 

" Wilson 121 

RoDee, Fred and Lncinda Ififi 

Rogers, Edward and Koselinda 217 

Josepli Allelic M(i 

Root, Albert and Edna 21G 

Roller, .loscjih and Lcllic 2.')0 

Rorer, Bartlett and ICnicline 109 

Cliarlcs and Caroline.. lOS, 109 

Rounds, Edward and Siirah ]f>l 

Rouse, Edwin anil Clarissa 222 

Rowe, Robert and Hnidah 79 

Rowley, Levi and Mary ILS, 149 

Koyer," Allen and Nellie ir>8, 109 

Rnbincan. Alice and Mable 131 

Charles 11 130 

.lohn and I'licbe 1:;0 

Rundall. Lnihcr and Sarah I'.is 

Rush, Ellis and Emma 211, 271 

linsh, Rex. .lanu'S and Leah 211 

Russell, A. and Maud 199 

" Thomas and .Vdelaidc 212 

•' Patee l.')2 

Samuel and lUitli 1.V2 

Runk, W. Seymiire and Annie 112 

Ryan,. lohn and I'riscilla .'>s 

Salgcc, .lohn and Sarah 10 

i)\\\vr 40 

Santee, Thomas and Elizabeth 209 

Savage, Christian and Mary 207 

" Frank and Hannah 12.5 

Scheneck, Frank and .Vnn 26 

Schill, (ieorge and Sarah 248 

Schlag, Albert and Ella .57 

Seadore, Ida M 2;'>4 

Scarcdi. William and Harriet 126 

Searers, (Jr.i and Hannah 7H 

Sell, Frank and Kstella 149 

Severance. Hcnjamin and Laura 2(')2 

Shafer, Arthur and .Jennie 211 

Shamp, David and Sarah 230 

Sharp, Eber and .Martha 12() 

Shaw, Anson and Elsie 16() 

Shearer, David and Theresa 171 

Shearman, Isaa(^ aad Susanna 136 

Sheldon, (ieorge and Ethel 17S 

Shoemaker, Samuel and Annie 97 

Shutl, Charles and Caroline 109 

Siblev. Walter and Edith Ill 

Sidwell, Thomas and Elizabeth 231 

Sisson, Ernest and Martha 232 

Slocum, John and Mary CS 

Smith, Ab.salom and Erama 38 



Charles and Eva 196 

Columbus and Martha 129 

Edmond 192 

Edwin 192 

" Eli and Alice 237 

Eli and Lucy 237 

" John and .lane 170 

John and Rulh 192 

Mahlou and Ann 233, 234 

" Oscar and Emma 233 

" Thomas and Margaret 233 

" Thomas and Sarah 237 

W. 1). and Annie 233 

Spallord, Orlo and Harriet 222 

Sitenccr, All)ert and Estclla 47 

Charles and Mary 47 

'■ Her))ert and Cloe 47 

" James ami .Margaret 221 

.1. Edward and olive 46 

" J. Edward and /.adie 46 

Milesand Phebe 220 

Maurice and Alniira 47 

" Maurice and Hlanclu! 47 

" William and Hannah 46 

Wilson and Caroline 221 

Spicer, .lames and INIary 147 

Spraguc, Augustus and Sarah 190 

John 190 

Simeon 190 

Standiford, Charles and ('asandra.. .59 

William and Sarah .59 

Stan lev, Johnaihan and Amelia.... 186 

Stark, Levi and Martha 220 

Slarr, Charles and Jeanette 2.58 

Steele, Otis and Stella 168 

Lvlburn and Susanna 110 

Steere, Clen and Belle 156 

Sleckley, .lohn and .loan 265 

Stewart, Harry and Minnie 51 

" Jack and Elizabeth 71 

Oliver and Mary 240 

Strickler. Thomas and Laura 224 

Stivcn, (ieorge and Emma 199 

St. John, Kosetta 1.55 

Stokes, Abraham and Hannah 91 

" Renjamin and .Sarah 91 

Charles and Helen 100 

Charles and Ta(;y 94, 95, 96 

" David and Ann 89 

Gen. George and Martha. . . 94 

Henry 94 

HUlyard and Julia 100 

" Howard and Sarah 91 

" Israel and Caroline 91.92 

" Israel and Sarah 91 

•' .lames and Catharine 92 

" James and Eveline 102 

Jarrettand Martha .... 99, 100 

John and Rardiel. . . . .^ 94 

Rowland and Ella 100 

•' William and Annie.. . . 101, 102 

'■ William and Maggie 102 

Stoneman, O.scar and Susan 263 

Strong, Clavton and Charlotte 148 

Clayton and Shelo 148 

" Lewis and Susannah 148 

Stnttle. Charles and Ruth 166 

Sullivan. Eva 176 

Sutherland, Frank and Mary 75 

Swank. David and Lucetta 217 

Sylvester. John 130 

Lemuel 129 



" Morton l:M 

Thomas and Mary 12it 

Talbert, Caroline t^'l 

Edith 22(; 

Tarljert, John and Caroline -Vs 

Taylor, Edward and Emily 2f).s 

" Edward and Mary 2&s 

" William and Martha 129 

Teal , William and Mary 61 

TenHroeck, Andrew and Carrie 212 

'■ Edward and Marv 268 

" William and Ida" 211,212 

Teter, Samuel and Cora Zi'i 

Thomas, Benjamin 2.'>r> 

" Daniel and Phebe 191 

" Edward and Ann 115, l.M 

" Elmer and Phebe 2:57 

Ered and Millie 161 

" II. and Eliza 42 

" .Tervis and Jane 253, 254 

Orvil and Lena 161 

" Osnian and Saraii 161 

oraas, Robert and Phebe 2:!7 

" Samuel 21 . 25-1 

" Siimuel and Elizabeth 25:? 

Sarah 161 

" William and Ella 254 

William and Kaehel 2.54 

Thompson, Cliarles and Ada 5:5 

James and Jane 259, 260 

" William and Eleanor. . 226, 227 

Thornberry. James ancl Mary 2:'>4 

Thorpe, Jabez and Ann 227 

" Janu's and Eliza 226 

Thonnis and Mary 226 

Throope. Erie and Marv 147 

Thuni, Adelbert and :Nroe 195 

Thum, Eranklin and Clarissa 195 

Tinkler, Ann C 2.57 

Titus, John and Phebe 21, 22 

Tobby, Joseph and Eva 166 

Townsend, Dr. Clavton and Rachel 1.S9 

Frank and Elizabeth 94 

Trescott, Eancinj,' and Martha 209 

Trisbie. F. R. and Winnifred 1.59 

Troth, Henry and Elizabeth 92 

" William and Susan 9:5 

Trnrable. Willard and Inez 216 

Trumi>. C. Norman and Sarah .s2 

Tuttle, Eueius and Esther IM 

Tyler, Barney and Nancy 1.56 

Barney and Sarah' 1.56 

" Richard and Lucy 156 

Tyszkiewicz. Hannah 191 

Upperman, Jacob and Ann R 7:3 

" John and Mary 74 

Vandergrlft. Ben jamin "and Jane.. . 260 

Vandozer, Theodore and Nancy 195 

Wagner, Charles and Hannah. ." 127 

George and Elizabeth 125 

Waldron, George and Mary 192 

Wales, James A 260 

William and Martha 260 

Walters, Bassler and Esther 172 

John and Nettie 9:3 

Walton, Daniel and Josephine 9:5 

" Newton and Lottie 109 

" John and Sarah 115 

Silas and Ella 129 

Silas and Sarah 129 

Wallace, F. B. and Lucinda 160 

" William and Eliza 267 



Warbasse, Vincent and Margaret. . . 212 

Wardle, George and Elizabeth 2:30 

Waters, George 192 

•■ Hosea and Hannah 192 

Watson, Dr. ,himes and ^lary 2.56 

Webb, George and Su.sin . . .". 209 

M'ebster, Alfred 2:37 

Charles and Charity 2:)7 

Elias and Ruth ". 2:57 

•' Elias and Deborah 237 

Eli and Mercy 2:36 

" Eli and Minnie 2:>7 

Frank and Laura 2:37 

Dr. I. D. and Anna 28 

Jolm and Julia 238 

Nathan and Eliza 237 

Nathan and .lane 2:57 

Samuel and Esther 45 

Silas and Ruth 2:38 

Weeks, Ann 48 

Robert and Matilda 204 

Weir, George and Martha 184 

Westbrook, Albert and Ann 184 

Wethey, J. H. an<i Arlone 163, 164 

Whiiiple. Carl and Rachel 193 

White Frank ami iMuma 210 

Richard and Nellie 240 

Whitehead. B. F. and Marie 73 

Wilcox, Wiley ami Laura 2:53 

Williams, Charles and Hannah 96 

Clark and Eliza 171, 172 

Edward and Bertha 96 

" Frank and Laura 94 

(ieorge anil Abigail 81 

" George and Ann 88 

(ieorge and Hannah 89 

" (ieorge and Susan 93, 94 

" Henry and Louisa 89 

Israel and Anna 94 

" .lohn and Alice 97 

John and Jane 82 

" Joseph and Anna 96 

" Morris and (l^'harlotte 97 

" Monris and Catherine 96 

" Morris and Mary 97 

" Phocion and Lucy 172 

Robert and Elizabeth 82 

Samual and Sarah 88 

': Thomas and Harriet... 89, lo2 

Willson, N. J . and Mary 1:38 

Willivar, Thomas and Minnie 218 

Wilson, Augustiisand Lucetta.,... 224 

Charles and Marv 2:!2 

Frank D ". 225 

" Harrv and Anna 224 

Howard F 224 

" Ira and Jennie 167 

" Israel and Laura 2:32 

" Jesse 232 

" John and Annie 56 

Jolm and .\melia 232 

Marcus and Sida 232 

Oscar and Mabel 224 

" Tliomas and Lavina 224 

" William and Caroline 2:32 

William and Martha 2.56 

William and Olive 232 

Winchester, Mrs. Frank 218 

Wirtz, Benjamin and Laura 38 

Wood, Charles and Direxa 183 

" Daniel and Caroline 183,184 

" Daniel and Elizabeth 182 



" George .1 183 Work, William and Mary 130 

" Mahfon and Susan 67 WiRf^ins, William and Lizzie. . . Ill, 112 

" Thomas and Kate 1x2 Wright, Emma Ifil 

Wolf. Samuel and Fanny 2f>4 " Morris and Harriet lOS 

Wolfrom, Henry and Marpiret 216 " William and Kmily : 161 

Woolston. ,h)lin and Amanda 33 " William and Mary 6.'i 

Thomas and Traey 32,82 Yardley, Edward and Mary 32 

" Stephen and Jane 32 Yeide, Harry and Lottie 210 

Wood worth, J. W. and Susan 159 



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